I think the ability to motivate might be interpreted as the ability to lead, or to show people their goals or, perhaps more important, what their potential is - as a person as well as a player. You've got to show players that being part of a team will carry over to the experience of becoming part of society.

Perform drills that force your players to think

Walking has been ridiculous in college basketball the past 15 years.

I don't believe in luck, I believe in preparation.

There are as many guys in coaching who do a lousy job as there are in the media. Those are two professions that are a lot alike. There aren't a hell of a lot of really good coaches or writers.

It is better to anticipate than to react.

Passing is your best weapon against man to man. Dribble penetration is your best weapon against zone.