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«We simply have struggled shooting the basketball. We had open looks against Indiana and against Ohio State. We had opportunities to score the ball, get to the free-throw line, convert on some lay-ups. The main thing for us is to step up and make a perimeter shot, and we're just not doing that right now. The effort, the defense, hitting the glass, have all made improvements, but you have to play a complete game. It's not a lack of effort from our guys. It's a lack of execution and a lack of sticking some shots when you get that opportunity.»

«I think the Big Ten tournament is very important. We don't ever want to be one-and-done.»

«We had a great effort. We've struggled shooting the basketball the past four or five games. It's too bad, because these guys have worked hard to get better.»

«I was going to try to play him a little bit to see how he looked out there. It's just hard in transition for him. ... He gave a great effort. He missed some shots but he was aggressive.»

«I thought our guys gave a really great effort. They were hooked up and ready to go.»

«They kept fighting. That's what I'm pleased with. But no one likes to lose. We practice and compete to put ourselves in position to win, and we didn't do that.»

«We wish (Ware played) 30 or 35 minutes (instead of 21) because we were trying to go through him every single possession. To draw that double team and kick it out and get some open shots, or to dribble through the double team and try to score.»

«We really struggled shooting the basketball in the last four or five games, which is too bad because I think these guys worked hard to improve.»

«It's one-and-done, so a lot of things would have to go your way.»

«I'd say the teams that are more athletic are the teams that do a better job of bouncing back and winning three or four days in a row.»