We've gotten into this situation where integrity is really lacking and that's why I'm glad I'm not coaching. You see we've got a coach at Kentucky who put two schools on probation and he's still coaching. I really don't understand that.

I always designed my practice plans the night before and then made tweaks a few hours before practice began

I just love the game of basketball so much. The game! I don't need the 18,000 people screaming and all the peripheral things. To me, the most enjoyable part is the practice and preparation.

When my time on earth is done and my activities here are past, I want them to bury me upside down, so my critics can kiss my ass.

You are never going to be driven anywhere worthwhile, but you sure as hell drive yourself to a lot of great places. It is up to you to drive yourself there.

Everybody wants to be on a championship team, but nobody wants to come to practice.

It is better to anticipate than to react.