Big 12 Teleconference Week 2: Lon Kruger

Sooner head coach Lon Kruger talks with his team during the second half as the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) defeat the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) 77-68 in NCAA, men's college basketball at The Lloyd Noble Center on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 in Norman, Okla. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman

Two days after a his second consecutive Bedlam victory in Norman, Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger discussed the Sooners’ Bedlam win, his team and freshman Buddy Hield.

Media: Are you surprised with how your team is playing?

Kruger: Like the way we started. Playing better basketball. Worked hard and made consistent progress throughout. Didn’t play consistently good basketball prior to the holiday break. Played much better basketball. Not surprised. Pleased, but I think most importantly our guys understand we have a lot of work to improve and a lot left to do and guys have a good handle on that.

It seems like this team knows their roles. It’s got to be fun to coach that in this day-and-age. Is that this team?

It’s getting closer for sure. We’re making steady progress it that area. They’re a great group to coach. They’re enthusiasm is high. Energy level is high. Unselfish as a group. Excited about playing better basketball. From that standpoint, it’s great. Most importantly, they’re hungry to get better and that’s a good thing from a coaching perspective.