Famous Quotes & Sayings

I'd be surprised if he did. Reggie Bush has the potential to become the most significant endorser in the universe of football players. But top-flight basketball players as a general rule are more sought-after.

Ideally, I'd like to have some more time. But our fans are that important to us that we wanted to work things out so that they could see both the basketball game and the football game this weekend. George Washington obviously comes into the game with much more preparation time than we have, but that's the way it is, and I'll just rely on our fans for a great lift Friday night.

I coached both of them at the AAU level and tried to teach the game of basketball. In some ways I think they've kind of appreciated that type of insight to it, versus maybe just organizing and going out and playing hard. It's nice that they're getting involved with it on a voluntary basis.

Kelvin Sampson

I came to Indiana for one reason, I think you can win championships at Indiana. You think of Indiana basketball and you not only think of tradition but championship tradition.

I am excited to bring Darren home. Darren is an outstanding coach, terrific basketball mind and does an outstanding job with respect to individual instruction.

Andy Kennedy

I am excited about Tracy and Michael continuing in their roles with Ole Miss basketball. Their contributions and commitment to the future of Ole Miss basketball are important to our long-term success.

Tad Boyle

I am humbled and honored to be the next head basketball coach at the University of Northern Colorado. This is going to be both a tremendous challenge and opportunity for me.

He was the guy who put us over the top. He brought us the combination of size, talent, competitiveness and a very high basketball IQ.

Isiah Thomas

He was the father to all of us. He was the father of basketball in Chicago. He treated all of us like sons. His warmth, his kindness, was important to us when we were growing up as young men.

He scored four points, but he isn't really in basketball shape yet. It was just good too see him back on the court.

Jim Calhoun

He's comfortable being the best sixth man in college basketball.

He's come a long way, but he's still got a long, long way to go before he becomes a good basketball player. But he's a hard worker and there's a lot of upside there.

Skip Prosser

He has a good basketball IQ, he shoots well and potentially is an excellent defender, ... He has no choice but to play because we'll need him.

Sam Johnson

He had a passion for sports. He was a huge basketball fan, and he played freshman football at Duke.

He has great recruiting ties and outstanding basketball knowledge. He really understands the game. Walter also has an excellent rapport with the players in our program.

Byron Scott

He had his best year in Phoenix playing the type of basketball that we play.

Chauncey Billups

He has brought a new brand of basketball here. We're not boring to watch anymore.

He has an incredible opportunity to play at the next level (the pros), and I think he can do it. Hopefully, today he was able to showcase his individual talent as well as being a leader on the floor. Words can't explain what he means to this team.

Bob Hill

He has an enormous ego, which is good because that's why he's (in the NBA). He probably doesn't, behind closed doors, respect Kobe (Bryant) but he's got to respect (coach) Phil (Jackson) so that will kind of keep him in his place. He was the type of kid who had natural basketball instinct. He did things I couldn't teach.

Brent Barry

Had something happened, it would have been the business side of basketball. Now that nothing happened, it's back to trying to help defend and repeat a title.

He had a lot of influence on me as a basketball player and as a young adult. He taught me about hard work, discipline and respect. He treated the best player on the team and the last player on the team equally, so I never got special treatment. Coach Tisdale was a great family man and that's one of the things I took from him. He touched a lot of lives, including mine.

He does a lot. You can tell he's a coach's son. He's been around the game. He has a really good understanding as an athlete. You see that on the football field and on the basketball court. You always hear that phrase, 'He's a coach on the floor.' He really is.

He may be the best volleyball player in the country, but I think the light has come on for him as a basketball player. There's a lot to be said about that. Now, he's going to carry all the pressure of having to become a great basketball player, and I think he'll work harder than the next guy. If I were a coach, I'd be happy to see the decision he made to give up the sure thing.

Lauren Jackson

Helping the Opals win the gold medal is a goal of mine. That will be great for women's basketball in this country.

We can make all the excuses we want but part of it is we don't have many sophomores out there and we've got a lot of freshmen out there playing college basketball for the first time. Sometimes going through something like this gives you a comfort level the next time.

John Calipari

This wasn't about money because if it was I wouldn't be standing here. You're sitting here and you have a staff and their families, and then you have your other family -- those 13 or 14 basketball players. And at the end of the day there are a lot of young people pinning their hopes on what we do. We have a good group of young people, and I'm ecstatic about coaching them.

This was not the brand of basketball we want to play. We did not have enough possessions running off defensive rebounds. I also was not pleased with our communication tonight. We still don't understand the power of togetherness.

Ryan Lochte

I was a better basketball player growing up in high school than I was a swimmer. Basketball to this day is my favorite sport.

Roger Kahn

Basketball, hockey and track meets are action heaped upon action, climax upon climax, until the onlooker's responses become deadened. Baseball is for the leisurely afternoons of summer and for the unchanging dreams.

Troy Polamalu

There are very few sports where you can find that tranquility. Some people find that in golf, but when you're in the water it's such a difference from the golf course or the basketball court. That's what makes surfing unique over any other sport.

Rick Riordan

One basketball to rule them all,” Leo muttered.

Rick Fox

Since I left basketball, and my wife, it's been a glorious feast of lovemaking.

Richard DeVos

I have seen countless people make a choice to be confident. If you don't naturally feel bold and confident, you can choose an attitude of confidence.