Famous Quotes & Sayings

Charles Brown

Integration started with the students that came in that had nothing to do with basketball, nothing to do with sports. The second year, then the basketball part came in. That's the thing that kind of kicked the whole thing off.

In order for her to be a good basketball player, she has to play that way. She's not the quickest thing in the world, but she's pretty smart. She'll dive on the court for loose balls, and that takes a toll on her.

Stephon Marbury

I just took what was given to me. I played basketball tonight.

I just told them to keep it up. I didn't think were playing that bad, Earlville just hit some shots. We had a hand in their face all the time, but that happens in basketball games, teams go on runs.

I just told our team we didn't play very well, but we found a way to win. One, it's the mark of a quality basketball team to do that; and two, we get a chance to play tomorrow and play better.

I just wanted to play Division I basketball again, and I figured why not do it at home.

I just wanted to play another game. My basketball career might be up, so I just want to keep playing.

Will Thomas

I just wanted the basketball more than them when the shot went out.

I just think we relaxed a little bit at the offensive end, and we got some stops defensively. That's all basketball is about: scoring at one end and getting stops at the other. And we were able to put a few of those together.

I just played basketball as a kid, ... I wasn't supposed to play football.

I think all teams change throughout the year. You go through dips and peaks and valleys. Ours are more accentuated than most it seems. I think our basketball team has changed, and certainly James Madison has changed as well.

Gary Williams

I think all of the first-round games in the ACC tournament are going to be really difficult. Those will be some great games on Thursday. If you're a basketball fan, that may be the best day. Teams are playing for a lot on Thursday.

I think our kids knew they didn't play very well in that third quarter and wanted to make amends. Basketball is a fairly simple game. All we did was do a better job of passing to find the open man and get some better looks at the basket.

I think our fans will rally with this group. There's one thing with this basketball team: They've fought and they've dug and they've been a pretty good example for people.

I think now we can just focus in on league play. I think this is the time of year when everyone in college basketball raises their level of intensity a notch or two.

Yao Ming

I just started playing basketball and I feel pretty healthy. I feel by the time I return to Houston I will be completely healthy.

Dawn Staley

I play basketball because I love it. This was enjoyable, and I'm still motivated to get to the finals.

I play basketball because I love it, and I love the competition, but I realize that school comes first.

I played AAU basketball with Jeremy and Jay, so I know they're good players. I think it's going to be a good game because Jeremy and Jay are good players and they have good guards.

I plan to begin a thorough national search for a new coach immediately. I am confident that we will find the right fit as we move forward to renew men's basketball at Duquesne.

I plan on playing basketball here or overseas for 10-15 years then start my own business in real estate or investing.

I personally think he may be doing his best job of coaching this year. We may not have as many wins to show for it, but I think he's done a really good job with a young basketball team.

Clay just finished with basketball, and I know he's going to settle down and pitch well for us this year.

C.J. Watson is a tremendous player, and he is playing the best basketball of his career.

Joakim Noah

Cinderella story or not - to me, honestly, I don't care. Does being (a Cinderella team) help you win basketball games at all? I don't know.

John Waters

Clint is a man of high integrity, and I know he wants to continue coaching basketball. Hopefully he'll get to fulfill that wish.

Luke Zeller

Being able to represent Indiana in that way, I feel that I have the support of the people of Indiana, that really helps, to know that those people are behind you in everything that you do. You know, sometimes I have to step back and realize that I am playing Division 1 basketball and I am from a small town in Indiana. At the end of the day when I step back and look at it, it's pretty cool.

Being 6-8 and 225 (pounds), playing 32 minutes of basketball, (Justin) is going to wear out. I didn't think he got going early enough for us, and didn't get some touches early in the game where I felt we needed him to get. Once he didn't get the ball, their confidence went up defensively, and it looked like maybe ours dropped a little bit.

Being just nominated is a great honor. To have your name mentioned with some of the greats of Illinois basketball is something you really don't expect.

Jim Les

Being part of this program spanning 30 years ... to see the jubilation on the faces of those people, and getting the calls and text messages from people enjoying this run, that gives me tremendous pleasure. Bradley basketball is back on the map in a big way.

Being from the Midwest, Troy is very familiar with recruiting the area. He's a hard worker with a great basketball mind.

His biggest improvement this season has been his judgment with the basketball. He's not forcing passes or the offense.

Phil Jackson

His confidence grew as we kept going back in to him, and he got more productive from that. I think guys started relying on the fact that he could be counted on to catch the basketball and convert.