Tubby Smith
Tubby Smith
Orlando Henry "Tubby" Smithis an American college basketball coach. He is currently the men's basketball head coach for the University of Memphis. Smith previously served in the same role at Texas Tech, Minnesota, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tulsa. With Kentucky, he coached the Wildcats to the 1998 NCAA championship...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth30 June 1951
CityScotland, MD
changed needed players quick versatile
When we changed defenses and started switching, we needed players who were versatile and quick like Bobby.
consistency count guy single
We're just not getting that consistency in a single guy that you can just count on. But it's getting there. It's getting there.
belief faith full gave knew
We knew they'd be here in full force. They really gave us a big lift. Their faith and belief that they have in us is remarkable.
ball both build builds confidence energy games good people putting shooting shot sides spot
We've shot the ball well for two games now. We're putting people in the right spot and getting good shots. Shooting will build confidence and builds energy on both sides of the court.
ball beat deception decided hands savvy veteran
We decided to put the ball in Patrick's hands a little more. He's more experienced. He's a veteran player. He'll beat you with his savvy and deception with his ball handling.
desperate
We've been in a desperate situation. (The 0-2 start) was a wake-up call.
confidence falling good played shooting
We really haven't played a good game. When we're shooting like we are and things are not falling into place, that's when your confidence is shot.
turned
We really got rattled. They really had another gear; they turned it up.
appreciate blue faith
We appreciate the Big Blue faithful. The faith they have in us is remarkable.
glad leading
We're glad to see Randolph get back to leading us in rebounding.