As he did shortly after the game , Jones defended Simmons ' decision to get the ball first to Brandon Sampson and then Jalyn Patterson .
Marquette was n't going to let Simmons drive in for a shot .
As he did shortly after the game , Jones defended Simmons ' decision to get the ball first to Brandon Sampson and then Jalyn Patterson because Marquette was n't going to let him drive in for a shot .