Nell Fortner
Nell Fortner
Nell Fortner is the former women's college basketball coach at Auburn. She is most well known for leading the 2000 Olympics team to a gold medal. She has received numerous awards including the 1997 National Coach of the Year, the 2000 USA Basketball Coach of the Year and the 2008 SEC Coach of the Year. In November 2001, she was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame...
coaches disrespect ground players program
When you've got a program that hasn't been tended to for 40 years - and that's not to disrespect any coaches or players or administrators - but a program that hasn't been tended to by the administration - then you've got a lot of ground to make up.
excited five freshmen games loves programs strive team
We have five freshmen on the team so everything is new. They are very excited to get into SEC play. The team loves to play big games because these are the programs they strive to become.
brings dimension hard knew needed shake time works
We were 0-4. It was time to shake it up a little bit. She works hard and brings another dimension to the game. We knew we needed to get her more minutes.
building confidence core game
We're building confidence with each win. So this game is important as we get into the core of the SEC season.
played proud team
I think this team has played very hungry. I'm really proud of their focus.
fans passionate
We have passionate fans here. You've got to give them quality.
absolutely basketball gifted physically player seen
I think she's absolutely amazing. I've seen a lot of basketball players, but I have not seen another player that is as physically gifted as that young lady. Ever.
ball games turning win
We aren't going to win many games turning the ball over 23 times.
came feels gives good great slow
Usually we're slow starting, but we came out strong. It feels good to win. It gives you great confidence.
bench confidence hard kids minutes valuable work
Those were valuable minutes for everyone on the bench. Kids work hard and they want to play, and we need our bench to have confidence also.
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Whether it is your home crowd or an away crowd, it is fun playing in front of a lot of people. They will remember that Kentucky game and it will be something that they will use in a very positive way at Tennessee.
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We're not shooting the ball very well right now. We're in a tough place right now, but I'm very proud of them for keeping their confidence. We're struggling to shoot the ball.
conference definitely tournament
We definitely want to play in the postseason. Postseason is very important for this young team. Even the conference tournament is important for us to get them that experience.
conference hopefully past playing tournament
The postseason is very important for a young team. Even the conference tournament is important for us, to get (the players) that experience. Hopefully we're playing a little past that also.