Famous Quotes & Sayings

He's still the same intense, passionate dude about the game of basketball that he's always been. In that aspect, I don't think coach is going to mellow at all.

He's extremely competitive, he's tough, he plays hard all the time and really has a chance to be an outstanding basketball player for us and be a force inside as he learns to play more consistent. He's done a better job than most (foreign players) because physically he was more prepared.

He settled for a jump shot then. This time, he got all the way to the basket and found a way to get it up there.

J. Taylor

He set a screen on me. I got the foul. It's basketball. Whatever he wanted to do after that was to his judgment.

Johnny Pesky

He sent me a fruit basket and a card signed by all his teammates. I was very surprised. He didn't have to do that. It was very nice of him. He came into the (Sox) clubhouse after it happened and apologized, but I told him there was no need. It was my fault.

He's their go-to guy and the rest of the guys get around him and work. He comes up with a big basket or a big rebound and that gives the whole team energy. That's why they don't have the big lulls in there like we have.

Bill Russell

He's the guy I send the freshman and sophomore out with. He gives them pointers, and helps them work through the course.

He's the greatest guy as far as basketball goes that Jacksonville's ever seen.

Larry Walker

He's the first (Pea Ridge boys basketball player) to sign in quite a while. We are proud and thankful for the effort he has given us over the years he's been here.

Mark Jackson

He's the best player in the game right now. He's playing basketball that's as good as I've seen in my career.

He's just a tremendous competitor and we're so happy with him. He just helps us be a better basketball team.

He's just a great kid. He's my roommate and a fun kid with all kinds of energy. He makes me a better basketball player because I have to guard him in practice all the time.

He's just a great basketball player. People want to know how fast he is, how high he can jump, and I don't even know those things, but I know he can play basketball.

He's just a good basketball player, and the opportunity presented itself and he's done a good job with his opportunity. All you want from your young guys when they're given that chance is to play their very best. It looks like he's really stepped his game up.

He's into the school itself. It's not just a basketball thing with him.

He's out of his mind for basketball and CBS is using 'R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.' as the theme song for their coverage. This makes total sense.

Matt Bell

He's probably upset, devastated. This was his last chance to beat Navy. Erik has been such a loyal contributor to this basketball program ... that's why it's also hard to lose this game here for him, too.

He's probably one of the fastest kids out there and he's coming into his own. He's a solid basketball player who's going to do a lot of good things for us.

He's pretty much a basketball genius. Everything coach Mac does on the sideline, coach Jake is right there doing as well. This program is in good hands.

Andrew Wilson

He's ridiculous right now. He's the best player in college basketball right now. All you can do is make him work hard for the baskets he gets - because he's going to get them.

He's reinstituted youth basketball (at Chestnut Street) and walked around the neighborhood to introduce himself personally to people. Programming is the most important thing, and he's putting the right people with the right programs.

He's really good at catching and scoring with the basketball. I don't think we've gotten it to him enough; I would like our kids to find him a little more. He has made it easy for us, and I've really focused on our offense this year, which is why I think that our defense is what needs improvement now.

He's really done a good job of taking are of the basketball for us during the second half of the season.

I don't think Jim has any regrets about the contract with Allan. He deserved it. We felt good about what he delivered as a basketball player, as well as a person. In pro sports, having players who stand for positive things, that's worth something to your business.

Brandon Roy

I don't think it crossed my mind we were going to lose that game. I'm still kicking myself. For the first time in basketball, I feel sorry for myself.

I don't really even want to think about Cooper. I'm so concerned with Central. They're a good basketball team. They're very capable of beating us and going to San Angelo is never easy. Cooper is not on the radar right now.

Allen Iverson

I don't really care if I play well or play bad, it's frustrating to lose the game. It doesn't do any good if we play well and lose basketball games. You still got a loss. It's like you didn't even go out there and do anything.

I don't know if we're consciously trying to do that but we talk about valuing the basketball and the possessions are longer. We've made the possessions longer defensively, playing some zones, and offensively our possessions are longer, too. In years past we just let Alvin Cruz push it up there and try to find somebody quick.

I've told them they're coming together at the right time. Basketball is a tournament sport and if we get hot at the right time there's no telling what this team can accomplish.

I've seen them on tape, they've got a nice basketball team. They're young, but very talented. I think winning that region tells you how good of a basketball team they have.

I've seen 17-year-old kids get rattled over things like this. But our spacing was better this time, and our defense was a lot better. We had pressure basketball and unselfish passing. We had 28 field goals and 22 assists.

I've played football in a gym but I've never played basketball in a football stadium.

Michael Anderson

It was the worst thing I've ever seen happen at a high school basketball game.