Player Postgame Quotes
Syracuse vs. DePaul
November 14, 2001- Syracuse, NY
SU sophomore James Thues on the team’s defensive performance:
“Our zone was clicking today. People were trapping in the corners, we were filling in well, and we were getting turnovers.”
On the play of SU junior Kueth Duany:
“Kueth was crashing the boards and got a lot of rebounds for us. I think that was the key to the game.”
On playing alongside teammate DeShaun Williams:
“When DeShaun and I are out on the court, we are out on the court together. We have a good chemistry. We both know when each other wants the ball and where he wants it.”
SU senior Preston Shumpert on James Thues:
“I think Thues did well. It just goes to show how much you can learn in your first year. Coach Boeheim is starting to believe in him. He is playing with confidence, he is happy to be out there and it shows.”
On upcoming games in the preseason NIT tournament:
“I am ready. I think we are all ready. You know you play big games when you come to this program. We go on the road and play big games. We play in tournaments like this. You look forward to playing those games and you know those tough opponents are going to be a good test for you.”
SU junior Kueth Duany on DePaul’s defense:
“Their defense was focusing on DeShaun and Preston so I got a lot of open shots. I have to step up and knock shots down and step in the lane and make things happen.”
On his career high 12 rebounds:
“I was scrapping tonight. I pride myself on playing hard and getting on the glass. Rebounding is what coach stresses playing on the bottom
