POSTGAME QUOTE SHEET:
WICHITA STATE 73, EMPORIA STATE 57
DEC. 18, 2020 | WICHITA, KAN. | CHARLES KOCH ARENA (1,050)
ISAAC BROWN, MORRIS UDEZE, ISAIAH POOR BEAR-CHANDLER, RICKY COUNCIL IV
 

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Head Coach ISAAC BROWN on…
 
… Opening Statement:
"We got out of this game what we wanted. I wanted to give some young guys the opportunity to get into a game so I could see what they had, and we were able to do that tonight."
 
… Udeze's big night:
"The guards went inside to him early. He was very patient. He didn't force anything. He wasn't standing around out on the perimeter. He took his time, he made great post moves and he kicked it out to guys for wide open shots."
 
… The importance of establishing a post presence:
"We need those bigs to be able to score inside, because we're not going to always shoot the ball well from the three-point line. You've got to be able to score the ball in the paint. In basketball, teams that win start from the inside-out. We did a good job of that tonight."
 
… Using the ESU game to fine tune their offensive sets:
"We wanted to execute better. We want to be able to steal a basket, meaning run a set and get a layup. Run a set and get a guy a wide-open jump shot. We scored six baskets like that tonight. That's probably the most we've had all year. You're not going to be able to go against good teams and beat them off the dribble and beat them with your athleticism. You've got to be able to execute. That's what we wanted to do tonight was execute."
 
… Poor Bear-Chandler's newfound aggressiveness on the boards:
"He's been going to the offensive glass hard.,, He's shown signs. He does that stuff in practice, and he's finally doing it in games now. I'm just so happy for him. To go on the road at Tulsa and make a three and to get an offensive tip dunk. Tonight, again, he was on the offensive glass. He made two great post moves. I think he's going to continue to get better and better."
 

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Junior forward MORRIS UDEZE on…
 
… The key to his dramatic improvement at the foul line:
"Repitition. Everything comes with confidence. The more you do it, the easier it gets. I just spent long nights shooting a hundred, two hundred free throws. I left a lot on the table last year, missing three-a-game. It's frustrating. The more you miss, the more frustrating. So you've just got to get in the gym."
 

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Junior forward ISAIAH POOR BEAR-CHANDLER on…
 
… Breaking in the youngsters:
"It was good that our freshmen had a chance to get a feel for the game. Get a lot of minutes and really see how the pace is. Go through our plays and try to perfect it for our upcoming opponents."
 

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Freshman guard RICKY COUNCIL IV on…
 
… Udeze's big performance:
"It was good to see Mo killing down there tonight. I was excited for him. Obviously when he's doing that, the defense has to adjust and there's going to be more open shots. That's always helpful."