Nell Fortner
Nell Fortner
Nell Fortner is the former women's college basketball coach at Auburn. She is most well known for leading the 2000 Olympics team to a gold medal. She has received numerous awards including the 1997 National Coach of the Year, the 2000 USA Basketball Coach of the Year and the 2008 SEC Coach of the Year. In November 2001, she was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame...
ball gave handle holding limiting offensive rebounds
It was the only way we could handle them, limiting their possessions. But we gave up 24 offensive rebounds and 29 turnovers. When you do that, holding the ball doesn't do you much good.
again against excited forward games looking played playing sure
We're very excited to play them again, and I'm sure that they are excited to play us again because they probably played one of their better games against us. I think right now we're playing better than (we were), and we're looking forward to the rematch.
excited five freshmen games loves programs strive team
We have five freshmen on the team so everything is new. They are very excited to get into SEC play. The team loves to play big games because these are the programs they strive to become.
difference game improved last shooting year
She's the difference between-maker between last year and this year, because her game and her shooting have improved so much.
coming continue hopefully inspired kentucky night slowly
She's slowly coming around. Her play the other night was very inspired at Kentucky and hopefully we can continue to see that out of her.
calls concerns continues mean whatever
She's not getting the calls she deserves. Just because she's 6-foot-7 doesn't mean you can do whatever you want to. It concerns me if this continues to happen.
aware ball fit guard touches whether
She's a difference-maker whether she touches the ball or not because you have to guard her and be aware of where she is. She's just not fit enough right now.
players price worth
She is one of those players that is worth the price of admission.
both defensive ends good heck mostly strong talked terms
LSU is talked about mostly in terms of their offense. They're a heck of a good defensive team, too. They're very strong on both ends of the floor.
extremely good playing
LSU is a well-oiled machine. They are extremely talented, but we feel we are playing them at a good time.
absolutely basketball gifted physically player seen
I think she's absolutely amazing. I've seen a lot of basketball players, but I have not seen another player that is as physically gifted as that young lady. Ever.
came defend gave handle hard second
I thought she was outstanding in the second half. She came out and really gave us all she had. At 6-foot-4 and able to handle the ball, she's hard to defend against.
played proud team
I think this team has played very hungry. I'm really proud of their focus.
conference hopefully past playing tournament
The postseason is very important for a young team. Even the conference tournament is important for us, to get (the players) that experience. Hopefully we're playing a little past that also.