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per the Post Bulletin:
Now, one season later, Johnson can tell you what works best with this guy and how he got this team to crank out a surprising 25 wins.
"One thing that really stands out is that he has great people skills," Johnson said. "He has an ability to make people comfortable. He's a smart guy, he understands people, and he's funny."
Though the younger Pitino resembles his father in style and looks, Johnson says he's no carbon copy.
"He's his own man," Johnson said. "And it works that he is a younger guy. He can relate to the players well because of that."
As for himself, Johnson admits to living a bit of a dream.
"It's been unbelievable," Johnson said. "Not many coaches get to come back to the place they grew up, and the college team they rooted for and then played for."
http://www.postbulletin.com/sports/...cle_b660fb94-5daa-5834-a756-914670ce20a9.html
Go Gophers!!
Now, one season later, Johnson can tell you what works best with this guy and how he got this team to crank out a surprising 25 wins.
"One thing that really stands out is that he has great people skills," Johnson said. "He has an ability to make people comfortable. He's a smart guy, he understands people, and he's funny."
Though the younger Pitino resembles his father in style and looks, Johnson says he's no carbon copy.
"He's his own man," Johnson said. "And it works that he is a younger guy. He can relate to the players well because of that."
As for himself, Johnson admits to living a bit of a dream.
"It's been unbelievable," Johnson said. "Not many coaches get to come back to the place they grew up, and the college team they rooted for and then played for."
http://www.postbulletin.com/sports/...cle_b660fb94-5daa-5834-a756-914670ce20a9.html
Go Gophers!!