Famous Quotes & Sayings

Pat Riley

He kept telling me he's ready. But I'm a stubborn old coach.

He is the most underrated basketball player in the country, not just guard, but player. He doesn't worry about it, he knows he's still a work in progress.

Alison Bales

He'll always tell you he was a basketball player in a football player's body. He was my toughest competition. Taught me how to shoot, the whole form thing about keeping your elbow in, all the basics. He helped, and I pretty much give all the credit to him.

Jim Calhoun

He learned at the feet of the master, ... To have someone full-time for basketball issues is a great, great situation.

He is today's Ray Mears, but probably a better basketball strategist. He knows how to have fun. The thing he did with Dane Bradshaw just loosens the team up and it's great theater. Buzz was a great guy, but he didn't have the charisma this cat has.

Guys were in the right spots all night. It was easy for me to find them. And they were making shots. I feel I've become quicker and stronger -- mentally and physically -- to deal with the college basketball game.

Guys, we didn't play our best and we're up three points. That should let every single one of you know that we're a better basketball team than they are.

Antawn Jamison

Guys just got tired of not playing up to our standards and not finding ways to win basketball games.

Hank left a legacy at Gonzaga. He definitely helped lay the foundation for what Gonzaga basketball has accomplished in recent years. He took us into Division I and was behind Gonzaga joining a conference for the first time as a Division I program. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

(Hamlin) is the quarterback of our basketball team. When we need a big play, we get the ball in her hands.

Tom Crean

This was a great college basketball game with two teams who have a lot of respect for each other.

This was a great college basketball game tonight. Western Kentucky is one of the best teams in the Sun Belt and they made the last play to get the win.

This was a great basketball game. Our defensive plan worked pretty well, and someone stepped up offensively when we needed it. We made it more interesting than we needed to with turnovers, but we're happy with the win.

Flip Saunders

This was a game I wish I could have been in the stands, just sitting there watching. This was a great basketball game between two teams who played hard and with a lot of emotion. It was a very entertaining game.

There are tennis and basketball courts in Chili. How do you know if Chili residents are using them?

Paul Hewitt

I find myself very lucky to have this job, and I just want to go out and do it. Coaching in the ACC is privilege, and I've tried not to look at it as a hardship. This is a talented basketball team we have. We shouldn't be 3-8, but we are. We've got to try to do something about it here down the stretch.

I first picked up a basketball in the seventh grade here at Lake Hamilton,

I find it comical when people talk about them struggling. They're 13-4 and 6-1 - a lot of teams would like to struggle and be that. They're an outstanding basketball team.

I feel great and am looking forward to picking up my life where I left off. That includes a lot of basketball and hanging out with my friends,

Glen Davis

I feel real light, mobile and agile. I feel I can run longer. My endurance is up.

If Brian can stay out of foul trouble, he's tough to defend in there. He has quick moves and does a good job on the boards. He had a great game tonight.

I didn't have any problem with the way our players competed. To their credit, they have accomplished a number of firsts in the school's basketball history, and they will be remembered for that.

Adam Morrison

I did apologize. But what I said is not for the public to hear. It's a college basketball game. Cage didn't seem to mind. You know, he said some stuff to me.

I can't say that I am disappointed about anything with this team. I am hoping they can regroup as a team and play their best basketball in the tournament.

I can't say enough about this team's heart and resiliency to keep overcoming adversity. They have that one intangible that wins basketball games.

Rick Adelman

I can't say enough about our basketball team.

I can't remember the last time one of my teams was that excited about playing a basketball game.

I can only imagine how upset the Sacramento State men's basketball team must be. On behalf of the University of Montana, I express our deepest and most sincere apology.

If I was coaching the boys, I would broadcast girls basketball and football. If I was coaching the girls, I'd broadcast football and boys basketball.

Growing up, my whole family played basketball, and we would have our battles in the backyard. There would be bleeding and crying.

Grove City is a very good basketball team. And we have to be ready to play them.

Give Memphis a lot of credit because they are a great basketball team. I thought the effort was great, and I told the team that I couldn't be any more proud of our effort.

Getting to play those types of team is what makes Division I so exciting. I really like the environment we played in last year. I'm excited. They've got really good fans, so you know you're going to a good crowd. That's good old basketball right there. We gave them quite a scare last year.