Mississippi State assistant coach Ernie Zeigler filled in for Ben Howland on this week’s SEC basketball teleconference while Howland was away attending the Howell Trophy presentation in Jackson.
Here is a transcript of Zeigler’s time on the call…
Opening statement:
“We’re really excited to start this third portion of the season, starting the postseason. Coach Howland is really excited about our guys and the basketball that we’ve been playing particularly here over the last four to five weeks. We’re just gearing up to go be a part of an exciting tournament in Nashville.