Tubby Smith
Tubby Smith
Orlando Henry "Tubby" Smithis an American college basketball coach. He is currently the men's basketball head coach for the University of Memphis. Smith previously served in the same role at Texas Tech, Minnesota, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tulsa. With Kentucky, he coached the Wildcats to the 1998 NCAA championship...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth30 June 1951
CityScotland, MD
changed needed players quick versatile
When we changed defenses and started switching, we needed players who were versatile and quick like Bobby.
consistency count guy single
We're just not getting that consistency in a single guy that you can just count on. But it's getting there. It's getting there.
appreciate blue faith
We appreciate the Big Blue faithful. The faith they have in us is remarkable.
belief faith full gave knew
We knew they'd be here in full force. They really gave us a big lift. Their faith and belief that they have in us is remarkable.
ball beat deception decided hands savvy veteran
We decided to put the ball in Patrick's hands a little more. He's more experienced. He's a veteran player. He'll beat you with his savvy and deception with his ball handling.
desperate
We've been in a desperate situation. (The 0-2 start) was a wake-up call.
confidence falling good played shooting
We really haven't played a good game. When we're shooting like we are and things are not falling into place, that's when your confidence is shot.
turned
We really got rattled. They really had another gear; they turned it up.
ball both build builds confidence energy games good people putting shooting shot sides spot
We've shot the ball well for two games now. We're putting people in the right spot and getting good shots. Shooting will build confidence and builds energy on both sides of the court.
biggest impressed overcoming toughness
I was very impressed with the toughness of Eastern. That was our biggest challenge, overcoming their toughness.
chasing good job mcdonald position rushed seems tough
I think Patrick is better off when he can just concentrate on one guy. He did a very good job chasing McDonald around those screens. He seems to be better when he's doing that than if he's in a position of helping. He made McDonald take some tough shots, and I thought he rushed some shots.
absolutely believe comment convinced hope
I'm not absolutely convinced of nothing. I have no comment about it. How can I comment about that? I just hope we get the opportunity. I believe we will.
intensity maturity profile seem start year
That's been our profile all year long. I just don't get it. We just seem to play with not as much intensity and maturity to start the game.
everybody ourselves played prove season
Just getting here is not what we're about. We're about advancing. It's a new season and everybody has that rejuvenation. We can prove to ourselves that we're better than we played this season.