Famous Quotes & Sayings

I had no idea. I really thought we were sharing the basketball.

I had to take care of the basketball and not force things. When it's there, take it. When it's not, pass it out.

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 just think that maybe he saw that this was his last go-round and his last chance to leave an impression on people as to how good a basketball player he was.

Dwane Casey

I remember I was so intimidated meeting him. I went into his office, and he had no basketball pictures. It was just all of his prized cattle. He was huge into raising Black Angus cows.

I love playing basketball and I wanted to give this a try after graduating from college. I got my degree but I wanted to keep playing for a while. So far it's been a great experience. But I'd really like to take it to the next level and see where I fit in. Plus, finally, after all these years, it's nice to get paid to play.

I'll talk about anything. So long as it's not basketball coaches.

Billy Donovan

I look at who we're playing as a basketball team and don?t get wrapped up in what the perception is about their team. They're a very, very good basketball team that has beaten Connecticut, Michigan State, North Carolina.

Jim Calhoun

I'll remember Marcus' smile from the office in the mornings. I'll remember his loyalty; I'll remember how hard he has worked on becoming a terrific basketball player that is, in my opinion capable of stepping into the NBA and starting for someone next year.

I'll go anywhere. I just want to get back on the basketball court and start playing again.

I look at it like I've been playing basketball for about 18, 19 years. I think every basketball situation is the same. Either you're going to hit the shot, or you're going to make the pass or you're going to get the defensive stop. Basically, this is a whole other level and it's all about repetition.

I'll never forget the fact that he was in our locker room after that game, ... Never. That's a highlight of my life. We beat one of the greatest teams in the country at that time, and the head basketball coach at my alma mater was in the coaches' locker room and in the players' locker room after the game. It doesn't get any better than that for me.

I'll never forget any of those kids. They've done so much more for our program than just win basketball games. They're great examples for our younger players with their work ethic in practice and the way they conduct themselves.

Penny Marshall

I live in L.A., so I go to basketball games.

I know everybody was looking forward to the (NCAA) tournament . . . Now, it's kind of like when you don't meet your goal, it's the other one (NIT). But how many basketball games do you get to play in your life? You got to play every game like it's your last one.

I know in my 30 years of coaching I have never heard of a player getting injured under any circumstances in a celebration after a game - not at a basketball game. Maybe you guys have, but I haven't.

Billy Donovan

I know a lot of people are so excited for George Mason. It's great for college basketball. Believe me, I'm mesmerized.

I know Kelvin Sampson and I consider him an ethnic minority and I couldn't be any happier for Kelvin. I think he's an outstanding basketball coach.

I just have 2 1/2 months left in my basketball career. It's going to be really tough because I'm going to miss every second of being up here ... I'll leave all my options for basketball open just in case something does happen, but right now I just want to do my Olympics and go to '08 or '12, one of the two. ... But when my time is done, I'm going to look back at how I enjoyed it.

I just grew up around a lot of basketball players. I wouldn't say it's gotten kind of easy, but at the high school level it comes kind of natural.

I just got to keep playing basketball like I have all year. I've got a good group of guys with me and we all play hard.

It's not a strong chance. I came to get my education and I still have basketball things to get better on. I think I'll be back.

Corey Brewer

It's not about revenge. You talk about revenge, they beat you last year, but it's about winning one game to get to the Final Four. Everybody's dream is to get to the Final Four if you are a college basketball player. We're trying to make that dream come true.

It's not about getting paid. Playing basketball is just a game. Getting paid would be part of it, but that's not why I dream of it.

It's never been done. This became bigger than just the players and the coaches. It is the whole sum of everybody that has ever come through this school. This town is a basketball town, that's all we have. It is what we do, and the kids put their whole hearts into playing basketball.