Learning to live in the present tense-one that's free from the failures of the past and the anxieties of the future-is a wonderful gift, and one you always should be striving for.

Dreamers are not content with being mediocre.

Francisco Garcia could have been a high draft choice last year, probably in the 20s. He's the best wing player I've ever coached. But he's done it the right way. He knew he had to work on his body to become a good pro. When he goes into the pros, he'll be physically ready.

Live in the precious present.

True motivation is not getting people to play to their potential. It's getting people to play beyond their potential

He knew I enjoyed the relationships of college basketball. All along, he was the wise one.

It's better to have a good player with the basketball in late game situations than to have plays.