Pokey Chatman Level Quotations

It's one thing to have the national runner-up on your schedule, but to have them coming off of the Christmas break didn't make for a truly enjoyable Christmas. They're balanced, intelligent in their attack and play at a high level for 40 minutes.

I was pleased with our energy level throughout the game. Our trapping on the side and underneath put a lot of pressure on Alabama. We didn't let them get into anything. We forced turnovers and were able to get some points.

We were able to defend at the highest level I've seen from this team. This game was decided with defense and our ability to take away their transition game.

It's December. I don't think anybody expects to play a full 40 minutes at the highest level at this time. I'm just glad we're moving in the right direction.

This is another eye-opener for us. I expect that our level of play will increase, and it will pick up as we get into San Antonio.