Tom Inman Quotations

I don't know that history will play into it. They probably know all that stuff. We do feel like we've had a lot of success against them. At first I didn't like having to play them in the semifinal, now I think I'd rather play them right away.

We're not consistently putting people asleep when we need to.

I wouldn't read anything into that game. There's no way you can draw anything from it. It was a long time ago and a lot of players weren't in that game.

I'd be really surprised if they came out wide-eyed. The floor is still the same length. It is still a gym with two baskets and the ball is still the same shape. I'd be shocked if it affected our guys.

He's a freshman, but not in awe of the game. He has a lot of composure for a young kid.

His teammates know this start was not a gift to Rex. He's a good defender and has pretty good court awareness. He played in a Final 8 football game and now he's playing top-level basketball.

Joe is playing like the end is coming. His bloodline for basketball is so rich. It means a lot to Joe.

Mark Cuban has a nicer plane. Michael has been a lot more help to us.

Jimmy was a blossoming superstar at Plano East. Jessica had to live up to him. Then Joe comes along and has to live up to both of them.

I think sometimes basketball teams north of the Trinity River are sold short. It speaks well of both teams. It speaks well of northern suburban basketball.

John has that focus you can never teach in 1,000 years. We'll put the ball in his hands from now until he graduates. His basketball and social maturity is unbelievable.

Overall, I'm happy. A win is a win. We got ahead early and probably got a little content.

I thought we may have had a little bit of an athleticism advantage -- Joe and John are pretty athletic.

Mesquite is one of the best defensive teams in the state of Texas. With Gary Taylor, there you have what may be the best coach in the state, bar none.

We've got right now what I was hoping to have in mid-January. I see a really seasoned, composed team.

That's their deal. They decided to do it.

We're playing in the semifinals and you can't complain about that.

Wise is a great player. John (Roberson) is too.

We shot better in the first half, but played better defense in the second. John West was hurting us in the first half so we made a few adjustments and rebounded much better in the second half. We didn't let him get many second chances in the second half and we put a hand in their faces when they attempted three-pointers, too.

Tuesday's game is huge. Not only did we lose the first time, we're also at home this time. We need to win our home games.

It was very much like old Plano basketball. I felt it was one of our best defensive efforts all year.

Every year I come to the state tournament and dream about what it would be like to be down there on the floor as a coach. There are a bunch of great coaches who have never coached a game on that floor. I think all the coaches are just glad they brought us along for the ride. These are great players making this happen.

Eric willed this team. He carried us on his back. I love his team spirit.

This is probably a more seasoned team. It's a luxury to have all the firepower we do.

This is a game that favors mistakes. The winner will make the fewest mistakes.

I love this. I'll never get tired of cutting down nets. This is a testament of what we worked for this season. I'm proud of my guys.

Their second half shooting got them back in the game. We also played a little flat in the second half, but I'm just happy to get the win.

His ability to hit big shots is unparalleled. He's just so steady.

Cherry continues to the dominant species in bedroom and dining room groups and North America is the only place where it is grown. Chinese cherry is not a true cherry. It's not a scientific cousin. If the piece says Chinese cherry, it is not the same species.

They wanted to do it in 15 minutes.

All things being equal, I'm glad we won by two points in overtime rather than 32. I'm disturbed we lost a 16-point lead.

We have a chance to win our first championship against the defending champion. It's the perfect storybook script. It's a bad Disney movie. Its 'Miracle on Ice' and 'Rookie of the Year' all mixed into one. They wouldn't film something like that. I'll film the documentary.

The likelihood of finding any high school basketball team with the defensive players to match with the three of them is highly unlikely. I'd like to see the team that can match up with them and still have the fourth and fifth guy to stop Landon and Lawrence.