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“There’s a trust factor and that’s something that takes time to develop,” Haith said. “Fans don’t understand how hard it is. It doesn’t just happen. That happens through practices and video work and individual time."
Haith said it was crucial on his Missouri team that made it back to the NCAA Tournament for the team’s lone returning player, Phil Pressey, to not only be the team’s best player but it’s leader.
“One of the biggest things is finding leadership,” Haith said. “Who’s going to carry the voice of the coach in the locker room? I don’t think we could have done what we did without Phil completely buying in and understanding his role carrying that kind of weight.”