Effort is fully replenishable. There is no need to save any of it. Leave every bit you have on the playing field

For a college basketball player or coach, to reach the Final Four is la-la land. You’ve achieved, you’ve got your stamp of approval. My first team to do that was in 1986. Then we did it in ’88, ’89 and ’90.

Leadership is an ever-evolving position.

The team that trusts-their leader and each other-is more likely to be successful.

That's why basketball was so good, because I didn't really need you or anyone else to play it. It would be better if we played four-on-four or five-on-five, but I could go out there alone.

Leadership is simple: Add value to people everyday.

The life expectancy of a team is about eight months. Then the next year, it's a whole new team.