Former St. John's Head Coach and Kansas Assistant Coach Norm Roberts Joins Big 12 Today!

Former St. John's Head Coach & Kansas Assistant Coach Norm Roberts joined Big 12 Today!

Coach Roberts shared insights from last night's action on the hardcourt.

He reflected on his experience filling in for Kansas Head Coach Bill Self, emphasizing the importance of relying on the coaching staff—highlighting Jeremy Case’s valuable experience in that role.

He praised Kansas interim head coach Jacque Vaughn for demonstrating his leadership by trusting his staff and players, which contributed to their victory over Colorado in Boulder. Coach Roberts noted that Vaughn effectively implemented Coach Self’s messaging, especially emphasizing strong defense and rebounding as keys to their success.

Coach Roberts advised teams to focus on defending Texas Tech by limiting their three-point opportunities, pointing out how JT Toppin's contributions helped Texas Tech secure the win.

Finally, he highlighted the UCF/Iowa State game, giving credit to Joshua Jefferson for his impressive triple-double performance.

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