Postgame Quotes: Ohio State 86, Walsh 48 – Ohio State Buckeyes
11/5/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Thad Matta, Ohio State head coach
On the play of Evan Turner
“Evan played a tremendous all-around game — he is playing with more patience and is looking to get guys involved.”
On Zisis Sarikopoulos
“It was his first game in a couple of years, so I was please with his play and happy for him — he was eager to get out there and play.”
On Ohio State’s rebounding effort
“I was not at all pleased with our effort in the first half. However, I thought we did a better job in the second. We had cleaner looks at the rebounds and were more aggressive — that seemed to help us.”
Evan Turner, junior guard
On Ohio State’s overall performance
“I think we executed well tonight. We were aggresseive and beat them in the transition game. We did well but there’s always room to improve.”
On feeling more comfortable on the floor
“We’ve all switched our positions up this year. Jon (Diebler) and I have been around long enough to feel comfortable, but right now we’re just trying to get everybody else out there feeling good.”
On the prospect of getting a triple-double
“My goal is to just keep playing. If a triple-double happens, then it’s going to happen. Right now I’m just trying to help out and rebound when I can. If it comes, it comes, but I want to win first.”
On taking care of the ball
“I feel like I took pretty good care of the ball tonight, but I’m not going to get too happy about it because I know some nights it’s going to be tough. I’m just going to take it one step at a time.”
Jon Diebler, junior guard
On Ohio State’s overall performance
“I feel good about this one. They got a lot of offensive rebounds on us, but I think our man defense was good. Overall, the team played well tonight.”
On teammate Evan Turner
“He is just so active on the floor. The guy did have 14 rebounds tonight. He’s just letting the game come to him. I think he could get a triple-double but he’s the type of player who isn’t going to go out hoping for it. He’s just going to play.”
On beginning the regular season
“We’re going to enjoy this win tonight, but we really can’t wait until Monday gets here and things really begin.”
