-Bob Huggins spoke with reporters this morning on the Big 12 coaches' teleconference and much of what he had to say was information reiterated from last night's meeting with media following the selection show.
-He was asked again about his relationship with Stephen F. Austin head coach Brad Underwood and said that he thinks Underwood has done a terrific job since taking over the Lumberjacks' program. Overall, Huggins says that Stephen F. Austin is a good team that doesn't beat themselves.
-Stephen F. Austin, like West Virginia uses a press defense. Huggins says Stephen F. Austin will use a diamond and man-to-man press, but do a great job of getting into passing lanes. Stephen F. Austin is the only team to force more turnovers per game this season than West Virginia.
-In regards to scouting unfamiliar opponents during the NCAA Tournament, Huggins says he thinks a lot of coaches call other staffs to get information. Huggins says he hasn't done it yet with Stephen F. Austin, but knows plenty of calls between staffs happen during the NCAA Tournament.
-He was asked again about his relationship with Stephen F. Austin head coach Brad Underwood and said that he thinks Underwood has done a terrific job since taking over the Lumberjacks' program. Overall, Huggins says that Stephen F. Austin is a good team that doesn't beat themselves.
-Stephen F. Austin, like West Virginia uses a press defense. Huggins says Stephen F. Austin will use a diamond and man-to-man press, but do a great job of getting into passing lanes. Stephen F. Austin is the only team to force more turnovers per game this season than West Virginia.
-In regards to scouting unfamiliar opponents during the NCAA Tournament, Huggins says he thinks a lot of coaches call other staffs to get information. Huggins says he hasn't done it yet with Stephen F. Austin, but knows plenty of calls between staffs happen during the NCAA Tournament.
