Jan. 5, 2006

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Video - Leon Powe/DeVon Hardin Post-Game Interview

California Head Coach Ben Braun

General comments on the game:
"As we predicted (about Oregon), you are talking about a talented team that has some pieces there. Malik Hairston is a big-time player and Aaron Brooks, when he wants to take over a game, he can just take it over. You can see where his experience has helped him. I thought Omar Wilkes did a good job on Malik Hairston and our big guys established themselves."

On Ayinde Ubaka:
"What I like about him is he is playing winning basketball, he is getting the guys involved, and he has really been a versatile player. I thought he got some pretty good looking rebounds in there. He is playing really good basketball for us."

On Leon Powe and DeVon Hardin:
"I thought Leon came out with a lot of focus early in the game. He got us going with a lot of energy and enthusiasm and that is what Leon can do. At the same time, I thought DeVon Hardin certainly played well. He didn't score a lot, but he was out there defensively for us. His energy and presence do a lot for our basketball team."