Bill Self on John Groce: He's 'terrific'
March 30, 2012 8:26 AM
"I think John's terrific," Kansas coach Bill Self told the Sun-Times on Thursday. 'He came out after he got the Ohio job and spent a few days with us. He's got energy. He's got personality and bounce. I'm sure he'll have everything energized up there quickly. In that locker room, he'll have those guys won over in minutes."..
"Why is he not being well received?" he said. "I got Tulsa to the Elite Eight when I got the [Illinois] job. He got Ohio to the Sweet 16. That's huge. So often, the resume can be overrated. Him taking Ohio U to two tournaments in the last three years and going to the Sweet 16 this year is like several other programs going to the Final Four."
Herb Gould
"Why is he not being well received?" he said. "I got Tulsa to the Elite Eight when I got the [Illinois] job. He got Ohio to the Sweet 16. That's huge. So often, the resume can be overrated. Him taking Ohio U to two tournaments in the last three years and going to the Sweet 16 this year is like several other programs going to the Final Four."
Herb Gould
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