Quotes about basketball
basketball good job teams win
They did the things that good teams do to win. They did what good teams do to win in the Southeastern Conference. They rebounded the basketball and defended. They did an exceptional job of doing those things and we didn't. And that's the ballgame.
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They didn't used to execute as well in the half-court (offense). Wendy's done a really good job of getting the kids to execute in the half-court. It used to be one or two passes and put it up. They never had to do anything else. But they've really made an adjustment. They're really playing very good basketball now. They've taken the hits with all the injuries and built something.
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They execute their roles and play at a high level. That's how good basketball teams win, when the top guys play at the highest level. Eddie Jordan
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They are a solid basketball team and we know they will challenge us for the district. We will have to be ready for their best and match their intensity.
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They are a really physically, strong basketball team that plays so smart. They execute really well, and they have a real exciting freshman in Griffin. With Hardy they've got one of the best playmakers in the league, and their post players are so solid.
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They are a very good basketball team and we're going to have our hands full. We're going to continue to work hard and we're not going to back down from them.
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They are a very good basketball team and we knew that coming in. They deserved to win this game because they did everything they needed to do to win. We didn't do that... . They were at least 23 points better than us tonight, if not more.
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They are a tough, tough basketball team. They made our life awfully, awfully miserable. We thought the game was going to be as easy as it was early. Jim Calhoun
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They are a terrific executing team. They are a very efficient basketball team.
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They are special. I've told people this many times: I'll miss them more next year than (just) because of their points. Basketball aside, I'll miss being around them.
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They are playing much better basketball than when we saw them right after Christmas. They're playing with a lot of energy and a lot of confidence.
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They are playing better basketball in the second half of the season, and the seniors make it easier for me to do my job.
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You don't feel like an outsider, because at the end of the day it's the basketball game and everything you work for so many years coming up to this point.
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You can't let an injury slow you down in basketball or in any sport. Injuries are a part of the game, and they've obviously been a big part of my career here. Michael White
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You can't let a little incident like that mar a college basketball game.
basketball fortunate support
This place, for a regional, will set the standard. The support here for women's basketball is just incredible, so I think we're all fortunate this is where we're going to play.
basketball goes past practice week
This past week was a really tough, as basketball practice goes from 4-6 p.m. then on to play practice from 6-10 p.m.. There's not too much else to do.
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This partnership deepens our relationship with a sports league that continues to soar in global popularity. We are building a foundation on which we can grow the sport of basketball globally.
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There was no doubt in my mind that we were going to win this basketball game. There was no doubt in my mind before the game, after yesterday's practice, after shoot-around today. We wanted this game, it didn't matter who we played, it was all about us.
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There were five situations on their free throws where we had four guys in the lane to their two, and they still came up with the rebound. That's unconscionable. To me, that's the worst play in basketball - and it happened five times.
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There was such a buzz around the community for the Magic, and I think that was big for basketball in this state. Obviously, Florida is the closest big-time college program to Orlando, and a lot of people relate to that.
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There were three games where we had the basketball for the last possession. We're three shots away from being 25?5 and probably ranked 15th in the country.
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There were posters all over the school about the team. Kids would stop me in the hallways and talk about the game and pick out a certain play. School spirit was at an all-time high this year. The boys basketball team came to games when they had open dates. Both teams haven't always gotten along, but this year they were behind us. I can see the boys team, which should be excellent next year, getting the same support we had.
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It's been really nice. I can go down to Mike's classroom now and talk basketball. He's really turned things around in a short period of time.
basketball game good
It's just another basketball game. It's just a game where we have to get a win. It'll be good to see them, but once we get on the floor, we just have to get a win. Luol Deng
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It's just an honor to be named with those players. He's real silky-smooth for a big guy, and he's real skilled on the basketball floor. Trey Johnson
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It's just a matter of us really focusing on what we need to do and not letting other outside things throw us off track. I know we've already experienced a bunch of things throughout this year with things happening outside the court and expectations and thoughts about what people should be doing and everything. I think so far we've done a really good job of playing basketball and not worrying about all that other stuff.
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It's just every day. You work on it every day. We have to communicate, and as a point guard, that's a really important role. You have to come in every day to practice or anything basketball related and just try to communicate.
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It's just dirty basketball. It's plain, outright, dirty basketball. I don't mind the competition, someone going at me on both ends of the floor ... but when guys start throwing elbows and kick you when you're down, that's dirty basketball and I don't respect guys like that. Ray Allen
basketball four fun overseas playing three
It's kind of amusing. We don't think we're that young. We have all been playing basketball forever. Three of four of us have had overseas experience, so we're just out there having fun and playing basketball. Kristi Toliver
basketball feelings greatest
It's just unbelievable right now. It's probably one of the greatest basketball feelings I've ever had.
basketball clashing great rivalry teams
It's just two great basketball teams clashing like that. That's why the rivalry is such a big deal. Marcus Ginyard
basketball gave points
It's just too many points for us to be able to handle. We scored well in the first half, but we just gave up way too many in the basketball game.