On KU's overall performance: "I thought we did gain something from last week." play (35 seconds, 139 k)

On the Washburn Ichabods: they are "going to have a good team." play (29 seconds, 115 k)

On the play of Nick Collison: "15 poinhts, 10 rebounds by half..." but he had to challenge the rest of the team to step up. play (26 seconds, 102 k)

On Wayne Simien's ankle: "...if it didn't feel really good...we wouldn't play him." play (29 seconds, 116 k)

On Jeff Hawkins' early departure: "...just started to have some chest pains...right now he's fine." play (17 seconds, 67 k)

On the team shooting over 60 percent from the floor: "for the most part I was pleased." play (21 seconds, 83 k)

On the last time KU faced Holy Cross, their next foe: "It was a great game if you like basketball..." play (34 seconds, 135 k)

On Moulaye Niang's reaction to starting in place of Wayne Simien: "He's got a chance to be a good defensive player." play (1 min., 14 seconds, 291 k)

On KU's fast start in the game: "...first three or four minutes we were really active defensively." play (26 seconds, 103 k)

On Aaron Miles: "...really had a consisten preseason." play (23 seconds, 89 k)

Williams explains his first Technical foul of the year: "...it was fun...sometimes you get a chance to tell them what you really think." play (14 seconds, 56 k)

On Jeff Graves getting more in shape: "...has to do more push-aways - push away from that table." play (50 seconds, 197 k)

On Bryant Nash: "I really believe that Bryant can be better than he is." play (45 seconds, 177 k)

On former Jayhawk John Crider: "He's a great youngster...I'm very happy for him." play (26 seconds, 103 k)

Williams' final comment on Simien: "...hopefully by Friday he'll be practicing again." play (15 seconds, 60 k)