Basketball Quotes - Page 27

I think the real free person in society is one that's disciplined. It's the one that can choose; that is the free one.

Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one.

Being involved in competition is a privilege and an opportunity. Seek to make the most of that opportunity by pushing yourself to the limit of your abilities. When it is over, you will have earned the respect of your opponents, your coaches, and yourself.

I had an awful first quarter but I picked it up. To all you single guys out there, it's not how you start the date, it's how you finish it sir. A lot of people can, you know, start the date with flowers and candy, but if you don't finish the date - you know what I mean?

We have the mentality of the hunter. We want to be the most enthusiastic team in the country. That's what we can control

I have one thing to say to those non-believers. Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion.

You hit home runs not by chance, but by preparation.

I have seen countless people make a choice to be confident. If you don't naturally feel bold and confident, you can choose an attitude of confidence.

It's not what you tell your players that counts. It's what they hear.

Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball.

The game isn't over till the clock says zero.

If you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.

I'm reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.

Each moment of my life I was dreaming of how great I could be, and continued working hard. Each time I closed my eyes I could see me shining bright like a sun.

I'm not comfortable being preachy, but more people need to start spending as much time in the library as they do on the basketball court.

Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.

I learned a lot I wouldn't have learned roaming the streets of Dallas.

The one thing I do that nobody else does is jump three and four times for one rebound.

Offense at Indiana is not equal opportunity. Those players who shoot best are going to shoot most. It is important that every player know his offensive limitations. It is also important that a player know who the best shooter is on the team. When a passer has the option of passing to two players, I expect him to get the ball to the best shooter. I continually stop practice and ask players who the best shooter is and I expect them to know. It is important that you get the ball to your best shooter.

I'll never give up on a player regardless of his ability as long as he never gives up on himself. In time he will develop.

I learned that people everywhere are basically the same and have similar goals that we do. They want health and happiness and the opportunity to provide for their families.

Success is determined by your daily choices and habits

Rebounding wins championships, you need to emphasize it and work with kids on it.

If you are afraid of failure, you don't deserve success.

Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.