Famous Quotes & Sayings

Kobe came out and played great basketball all around. I'd give him an A-plus.

Jerry Sloan

I would think those things would make you a better basketball player.

Rick Barnes

(Kelvin) lost some games when he didn't have his whole team there. Coming in (to the season) they were like us, a team that was up there. And they're a good basketball team.

Jamie Dixon

Keith penetrated and got to the basket very well. Defensively, he made them earn their points, forced them to take tough shots. He's also exceptional at finishing on the wing in transition, which we also saw a lot of tonight.

Just overall I felt that of all the schools I had recruiting me, they were recruiting me the hardest, ... I want to help with the rebuilding process they have going on with the basketball program. It was a hard decision, but of the schools that were recruiting me hard, I felt like they wanted me the most.

Just more little things. Making free throws. You've got to do the little things to win basketball games -- especially on the road.

Jordan's been practicing with us since January, so he knows how to run our offense, and he's been getting better every night. We knew this last two to three weeks that he was ready. As far as basketball maturity goes, he's well beyond his years. He's a pretty cool customer.

Joe understands team. Basketball is not about having the five best players. It's about having five players that play the best together. It's a puzzle.

I think in this setting it's a little odd because I haven't seem them in basketball gear in a while.

It came down to one basket and we couldn't get that one basket. We had them playing our game. We wanted a good shot every possession and we didn't get that. It's always tough to say goodbye to your seniors. They're good kids. We'll miss them. We had a good year.

He was a huge part of this win. He took it upon himself to drive to the basket and score or go to the free-throw line and score.

Billy Donovan

He was a great guy. It was such a tragedy, what happened. He touched a lot of lives. I know with St. Francis, he and (athletic director) Randy Maris had a lot of plans, he wanted to give Bud the chance to build a basketball program and unfortunately it didn't work out. At least his family, his kids, will have something they can hold to and remember him by.

He was a good shooter and dribbler. He was actually better at basketball than soccer.

Garrett Temple

He used to be just fat. Chubby. He was a ballplayer, but he was chubby. Now, he's taller. He's still big, but he's a great basketball player. He's not just a big guy in the middle.

He was a wonderful man. He is the one who made me into a high school basketball star.

Barney Frank

He couldn't stop taking blame. He was a basket case and couldn't keep it together.

Rick Adelman

He did fine, better than I thought. I think he was excited to start playing basketball again.

He didn't play like a freshman today. He took care of the basketball. I thought that was a big play for us.

Terry Stotts

He can run, and he has a high basketball IQ. You'll see the ball in his hands as a playmaker. He's very competitive, and he wants to win. I liked his demeanor on the court and the way he reacted with his teammates. It's reassuring.

Terry Stotts

He can run, and he has a high basketball IQ, ... You'll see the ball in his hands as a playmaker. He's very competitive, and he wants to win. I liked his demeanor on the court and the way he reacted with his teammates. It's reassuring.

Heck, you're talking about three of the top 100 basketball players in the (history of) the NBA. But that's a great goal to work up to.

He can wear that kilt to school if he wants, to the prom, to a basketball game.

He coached me in AAU basketball as a kid. He missed maybe one of my games that I can think of. He was amazing. He'd drive to watch my sister Kate in Syracuse and then to Massachusetts and then back to William Paterson to watch Bridget. He always loved being a part of it.

Avery Johnson

He just still doesn't know all the ins and outs of the game. He started playing basketball so late in life that he's still catching up.

Pat Riley

He kept telling me he's ready. But I'm a stubborn old coach.

He is the most underrated basketball player in the country, not just guard, but player. He doesn't worry about it, he knows he's still a work in progress.

Alison Bales

He'll always tell you he was a basketball player in a football player's body. He was my toughest competition. Taught me how to shoot, the whole form thing about keeping your elbow in, all the basics. He helped, and I pretty much give all the credit to him.

Anthony Johnson

He lets you know how he wants it done and he expects you to do it that way. If you improvise, you better get a basket or a hell of a play because if things don't work out, he's going to let you know about it.

Jim Calhoun

He learned at the feet of the master, ... To have someone full-time for basketball issues is a great, great situation.

He is today's Ray Mears, but probably a better basketball strategist. He knows how to have fun. The thing he did with Dane Bradshaw just loosens the team up and it's great theater. Buzz was a great guy, but he didn't have the charisma this cat has.

Guys were in the right spots all night. It was easy for me to find them. And they were making shots. I feel I've become quicker and stronger -- mentally and physically -- to deal with the college basketball game.

Guys, we didn't play our best and we're up three points. That should let every single one of you know that we're a better basketball team than they are.

Antawn Jamison

Guys just got tired of not playing up to our standards and not finding ways to win basketball games.