1997 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament 11

"Just as you said the Tar Heels team played very poorly at the beginning of this second half, it could be said that besides Jake it was the worst game of that team this season and what's worse in the Final Four game against a strong team like Arizona Wildcats team."

"True, it can't happen to either team playing a part of the game as badly as the Tar Heels team has been playing, but we have to also say about Jake's 15 points in those first 10 minutes of the second half."

"Anyone who hears about this thinks he's playing quietly, but no, sometimes there are two players in defense against him, and Jake can find space to try the three-point shot, even though he missed two shots off, the moment the team lives in the game, Jake's 15 points is even more important."

Coach Smith called the whole team to talk after asking for a break, only Jake received no scolding from the coach, after which the players seemed to have cheered up a bit.