Indiana University Athletics
Indianapolis vs Indiana
11/10/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 10, 2005
Player Quotes
Freshman center Ben Allen:
On his opportunities with D.J. White out:
BA: "It is bad to see D.J. go out like that, but I have got to look at the positives. I have got a big opportunity now and I've got to really step in and play well off the bench and really contribute to the team."
On the team outlook for the upcoming games without D.J. White:
BA: "We are still very positive. We've got our season opener coming up this week and are ready to get things started. We are confident about that game, and we've got great depth off the bench."
Senior forward Marco Killingsworth:
On the team's play without D.J. White:
MK: "It is going to be real tough. Ben (Allen) and (Sean) Kline came in and stepped up. Coach (Davis) wants me to continue to pick up my offense. We are going to try to get the ball to me more and pick up as a team the the slack for D.J."
Senior guard Marshall Strickland:
On his strong offensive start:
MS: "I was open. I think they were keying in so much on stopping (Marco) Killingsworth and (Sean) Kline that they forgot that I am a threat from the outside. It is a nice luxury to have such a good team that people will forget about you and double off of you."
On team's play in offensive transition:
MS: "I think we played really well. We got up and down the court and really sped them up. I think they got a little flustered at some points in their offense."
On the rebounding in this game:
MS: "It was a big point of emphasis in that last couple practices. Coach Davis wanted us to rebound the ball. We got out rebounded in the last game and we really wanted to make a statement that we really can rebound the ball today."
Senior forward Sean Kline:
On having Marco Killingsworth:
SK: "It is huge. I got sick of him beating up on me in practice last season. He is a monster as you have seen in these first two games that no one can guard him. If you send two at him, he has the awareness to be able to dump passes. He's just a beast. He dunks on everyone."
