NC State
Casey Morsell, LJ Thomas and Jayden Taylor speak to the media after beating Maryland-Eastern Shore
NC State beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 93-61.
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NC State beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 93-61.
Game. I mean, his, his versatility, um he brings it on both ends, his energy as y'all saw tonight like his, you know, he was a big spark for us, especially in the second half. Um you know, giving us a boost, but um but just his presence is good to have him back, is good for our team. Um He's worked extremely hard to kind of work his way back in and uh you know, we, we would definitely uh look forward to playing with him more throughout the year, 21 points a night. Uh Obviously, you've got some pretty big performances so far. But what did it mean to you to, to be able to put that together um before you go into some games coming up? Uh I mean, it means a lot uh really focus on the win, great win. Uh Just obviously, uh we had the David Thompson uh statue and villain today. I feel like it was just a lot of energy around state today. So it just felt good coming in to do that and it just to honor him honestly, like it just felt good to be in this Jim Reynolds So it just felt good for my teammates and we obviously you guys were at the ceremony. I mean, what did that mean to you guys as well? Uh It was kinda, it was surreal honestly, like to see, like somebody that was just in, in New Jersey, get a statue outside. Like, I, I don't know, it was kind of just eye opening like to what he really did and what he meant to this university program so well deserved and happy for him. Yeah, I agree with JT. Um you know, I've got the, through my time here, I got the honor of getting to know David Thompson. Um He's a great guy. Um and he, he just, um just an inspiration to everyone. I'm not just at NC State but, you know, to the greats Michael Jordan, um so forth and so forth and so um super static that he gets to be honored with a statue. Um And, you know, all of his compliments mean a lot to the basketball world for LJ. Do you feel like, um you're probably gonna roll in the line up this season? Um Yes, I do. I feel like that. I'm just um taking advantage of my opportunities, whatever. Um minutes coach give me this is for J and LJK kind of talked about it. But what is it like, you know, having MJ, you know, back on the, on the court and games now? Well, I play with MJ a team loaded. So I'm very familiar with him. He's my guy. I'm just excited to see him back on the floor, especially that crazy dump thing he had. So it's good to see him helping. Yeah, I say he just brings like a just another big body to us for us. Like another guy of energy he can shoot, it can do all. So I just thought it's a good addition for us, obviously. Uh He brings a lot to the team, so it's just good to have him back. LJ. You talk about uh getting that roll now at this point, what do you feel like you've done on or off the court to, to continue to kind of get these nuts as well? Um I just focus on my game not really focusing on um like what's been going on, I focus on like whatever my opportunity is and I just keep grinding in practice and I never get down and I just be me when I get the opportunity. Anyone else? Yeah, let me get one comment from any of the players just playing in this environment. You talked about the energy from David Thompson unveiling, but just being inside Ros Coliseum, I know a lot of PAC fans look forward to uh you guys this year. How much do you look forward to playing in this? I the fans were amazing tonight. Uh I feel like that definitely gives us an advantage in my opinion. Like, just them being so engaged in the game and so loud. I feel like that's, that's a real, kinda in their, I like how they're so close. Like, so, I don't know, it was a good feeling for me. I like it. Oh, I mean, just playing here, having the opportunity to play here one last time. Um, it means the world, um, I mean, just like JT said, just be having the opportunity to get to be so engaged with the fans. Um having them right on right on top of you. Feels like the um feels like a high school gym kinda like um it takes us back and you know, um have you just having that opportunity? Um It means a lot. Um and you know, hopefully in the future they get to play a few more games, but you still work that out later. Anyone else? Yeah, I have to ask David Thompson has a statue but you have AJ T necklace right here. I don't think David Thompson has that. I mean, what, what's the story with that? That's uh yeah, I just, you know, it just, it just, I don't know, it's just, just reward myself, just treat myself nice like that. That's all, that's all it is. Ok. Thanks guys. Appreciate it.