Ritchie doing an interview on ESPN Radio Phoenix
Posted: January 7th, 2009, 6:14 pm
Talked about growing up in Arizona.
Talked about how basketball in Arizona is picking up and recruiting the state.
Talked about coaching at New Mexico.
He's mentioned Liberty a couple times so far.
Talking about how he ended up at Liberty.
Said Liberty has been the most fun he's had coaching.
Talking about Seth Curry now and how we got Seth. Same story we've read about.
"If we end up doing it right, I think you'll see more of Seth and the Flames."
Talking about Dell and Sonya and the entire family and how they're a "grounded, balanced family."
Talking about how he likes watching Stephen play and how Stephen has become one of his favorite players.
Talking more about the recruiting of Seth. Called him a "program changer."
Coach is advertising our games on MASN for them to watch out in Arizona.
Starting to talk more about our program and our team. Has mentioned the wins over UVA and the close game at Clemson.
We're the 4th youngest team in the country. (Thank you Vincent Briedis.)
"We've shown our youth on occasion but the team has great potential... We've got some improvements to make... I think by the end of February and March this team might be playing its best basketball."
"When you're talented, it's just a matter of having that spirit of execution to be elite."
"We're really close and we're competitive in every game but we've gotta learn to win in our league and at this level."
Said he wants Seth to be more vocal as a leader.
Compared us to Arizona St's team last year and how young they were and how they're doing this year.
Said our success will come from learning from our failures.
"I love it [Liberty]... I think this is the place for me."
The hosts are still talking about Seth even after the interview is over.
