re: Tide Hoops | 31-6 (16-2)

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"Favorite story of the entire search is when I got a call from Juwan Howard. He called and said 'yall need to hire Coach Bryan.' I asked why and he said 'we have recruited 4 of the same guys the last few years and he's kicked my tail every time.'"

- An Ark St Athletics Official

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Bryan Hodgson on working with Nate Oats

"I fell in love with Nate's work ethic, the style of play. I thought I knew basketball when I got there [to Buffalo]. I learned there was a lot more to learn. He is one of the best coaches I've been around." (1/2)

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"I think that's evident from what he's done at both Alabama & Buffalo. I know he will continue to win at a high level. His knowledge of the game, approach with the young men, from the open door policy to being in the gym with them, and the culture he created is special." (2/2)

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Bryan Hodgson on building a roster

"In college athletics now, you know the phrase, you want to stay old. We just lost to San Diego State in the Sweet 16. I think the average age on that team has gotta be like 28 [room erupts in laughter]. If it's not, it felt like it." (1/3)

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"And we've got a bunch of talented Freshmen out there. I knew when we lost that game that they had a chance to win the next one and go to the Final Four. They're a veteran team. Look at FAU, that's a veteran team. It's a mix of transfers and high level high school kids." (2/3)

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"So I plan to do the same thing. I've done that everywhere I've been. We've had Juco players on every roster I've coached over the last 8 years. Even back in my D3 days, some of our best players were Juco transfers." (3/3)

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Hodgson on Alabama's off-court drama

"We let leadership handle that. Every decision that was made was very well thought out and intentional. From Greg Byrne to Nate Oats to everyone there, everything they did, I support. Our players did a great job rallying around each other."

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