SEC tournament: Everything Todd Golden said after Florida's victory against Alabama

The men's basketball team in Florida Gators reached the finale of the Sec tournament after a 104-82 drubbing about Alabama on Saturday evening. The 22 points of Walter Clayton Jr. and Rueben Chinyelus Doppel (10 points, 10 rebounds) led the Gators when six players achieved 104-point assessment output in two figures in a tournament in Florida SEC tournament.

The Gators are for the 12th time in the program history (4: 7 record) and the second tournament championship game in the second season in a row.

Here is everything head coach Todd Golden said, postgame.

Declaration

Todd Golden: “It is a great victory for our program. I thought our boys did an incredible job that only started 40 minutes. Carlin Hartman had the scout again tonight. He had Bama Scout. I thought about a short turnaround I prepared incredible jobs for the challenge today. Incredible first half in both directions. I thought both teams played very well. An efficient basketball. No team could really get away from each other. It was really the neck and neck for the entire half. I just think that our depth decreases in the second half and worked out in the second half. We were able to get a little on your bank. Our bank appeared and allowed us to rest for our starters. In the second half we always came to waves. I thought we did incredible work. This is one of the best teams in America that we played today. The fact that we were able to carry out as we did, I am simply proud of our program, our players and our employees at the moment. “

Question: At this time of year you hear many coaches about a highlight at the right time. That seems to do that. Can you speak to everything that is in the coalescence of a team at this time of year?

Todd Golden: “Obviously we played pretty well all year round. We came across some injury questions in the middle of the conference game. I think we could play well through them. We were only a bit of the way. We all have back and healthy. I think Georgia's game is an example of this. I think we have played five or six games since then. In every game since then we have played an incredibly high level. I think condominium becomes healthy and gets his legs back under him. Micah feels comfortable out there. If we can be a rotary player for ourselves, we can get a good depth and calm for our start back court. We played a game like today at a very, very high level. We didn't have a man for over 30 minutes. I think it really speaks first for the depth of our team, secondly only the selflessness of our group. That's why we are who we are. We have good single players. What makes this team something special and gives us the opportunity to play deep into March and hopefully in early April, our selflessness, our willingness to make the additional pass. If it is opportunistic for other people to make the shots to move the ball to them. In this way we only have a very mature, selfless group. “

Question: Can you talk about the possibility of playing Tennessee tomorrow to secure a 1 -seed goods?

Todd Golden: “I think we are. I think we secured a 1 -seed today. That is my opinion. We are second on Kenpom. Beat Bama twice, hit Auburn in Auburn. I don't think it's a debate regardless of the result tomorrow. After this was said, another opportunity for us to achieve a really good victory. Another big challenge. A team that I would argue about is one of the most physical and only the most stubborn profit programs in America. Tennessee, obviously Rick Barnes is an amazing trainer from Hall of Fame. You have the best of us the last time we played. Our boys will be excited. We will be ready to go. More than anything is just a great opportunity for us to get a championship. ”

Question: Your guards couldn't go much offensive. What did you do, what was the schedule?

Todd Golden: “In the first half I thought that we would go so well. They achieved 45. In the second half I only think that we have put them down. Mark is an incredible player. Labaron is a great newcomer. These boys are great out of balance, great in ball screens. We had the feeling that if you had to try to play every game, and we did a good job to glue the shooters and try to end the size on the side. That would give us a good chance. In the second half it was what I separated for us, the ability to protect on the ball screen and protect the edge. We had a few really good blocks that turned into a run. Had a good job after a shot to own possessions, and clean rebounds released us in the transition. I just thought that our ability to throw a different look. We went a bit at five. It was just okay. I think you have seen different defenses and different bodies that used it a little. “

Question: What worked so well from the second half when you went the 17: 2 run?

Todd Golden: “I only thought of the transition again in this way. We started wearing them. We were able to get a transition, a little confidence, a little dynamic. It only seemed as if we were able to keep the gasoline on the gas for the 12 minutes up to half of the gas. 20 points ahead of seven minutes before the end. Again collective. Different boys played games. I thought our great practice on the offensive glass. Our guards did a great job to get into the color, to play the right game and make big shots. Play whole basketball. “

Question: There was a lot of talk about securing the last 1 seed. In your opinion, has the conversation even changed how the results played to achieve a higher 1 seed?

Todd Golden: “Absolutely. Absolutely. I would say yes regardless of tomorrow. We have four losses. 29-4 at the moment. We won. I think 11 of our last 12 or 10 of our last 11, something in this direction. I think we have the best collection of high-ranking victories in college basketball across the board. There are other good teams and candidates. If you look at the entire work, our conference plan is different. We had to play some really good teams on the street and we didn't get them at home. We could still be second. Together with all these things, I would say we are definitely 1 and have the chance to be the second or third 1 seeds at the moment. “

Q. Urby [Urban Klavzar] Looks like he feels comfortable out there and adapt to the college game. What did you see about him, steps he took?

Todd Golden: “I think you hit it on the head. Simply comfortable. When he came by, he unfortunately missed the first games due to funding problems. As soon as he was justified, we played very well. Denzel played great. It was at the beginning of the year. Just not sure how deep we wanted to go in our rotation. When he got his short minute repetition, it was simply not a role that he ever had to play before. It needed a little to feel comfortable. Towards the end of the non-conference, when we got into conference game, I really went to Vanderbilt at home and in Auburn when it was that this type arrived. It is comfortable, he played comfortably in Auburn, hit three large threes and guarded the ball really well. Since then he has been playing at this level. Much better athlete than people would think. He is explosive. Obviously an elite shooter. A much better defender than I thought he would come by. “

Question: Last year they were neglected in the tournament. What lessons have you learned from this loss that can be applied to the game of tomorrow?

Todd Golden: “Yes, I think from experience. We have a lot of people who were part of this loss. We won three games in three days last year and lost in the championship game against a very good Auburn team. Obviously we are a more mature group. A. Mart, Rueb, Huge, Micah. Our team, which is together, I think is more ready for this kind of situation and more willing to play in a championship game. How was this type no longer praised out of college. I understand that he is a senior. After that is said, I think it will be incredibly difficult. Tennessee plays well. This is a great victory that you got against Auburn today. Only from the experience of last year is this group more ready for the opportunity to play for a championship tomorrow. “

Question: I think Tennessee was the only team that lasted her over 70 all season. The importance of dictating pace to bring it up and down as you played against Alabama.

Todd Golden: “It will be interesting because both games were anomalies, due to the lack of a better concept. We played fantastic and won against her at 30. We go there, they beat us all year round than anyone else was able to do. Losing the Walt before half -time because it definitely hurt us. We were down around three at halftime. We played badly in the second half. They dictated with their physicality and defense. I think tomorrow will be a bit of a battle of Wills. We will open a little in the transition and the game. We know that Tennessee likes to operate on the half court and be physical on the defensive. If you are able to dictate the terms and pace, you have the best chance to win tomorrow. “

Q. Walter is up to 4th place as a player of the year. It was something special today.

Todd Golden: “Yes, I mean, as you said, we know that he is the first team all-American, the first in the history of Florida, which is crazy. Play only at an incredibly high level. For me, I just hope that people only understand how talented and talented he is and how many winners he is. I see all of these bills. Some places are like the late second round. I see all these boys who are the first to mock. Winning must play a role. The tour has to play a role. To be efficient must play a role. Playing the position of the Point Guard in the Top Two Team in America has to play a role. This type deserves more recognition and loan than nationally. I would not act for anyone in America. I think that says something for how good it is. An NBA team will find out. We will add him to your squad and he will be a guy who plays in the NBA for 10 years. We will talk about him in four years, how was this guy no longer touted from college. I understand that he is a senior. Win. Winning is also quite important. The guy was the starting point guard in a 29-win team and played an incredible floor game, 22.6 templates, no sales, three steals. To play again like the best point in America. “