I had a relationship with John Wooden. I spoke at his memorial service. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
There's no question we made a couple mistakes there at UCLA at the very end. — Ben Howland Couple Copy Share Image
It still comes down to attracting players, and UCLA can attract players as well as any place in the country. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
We need to play tough defense and have a sound offense. But mostly, we have to outrebound the other team. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
I've had a number of kids in the NBA that I've coached and a number of other great players that I've coached. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
The number one thing in recruiting in terms of making it a great job is players in your own area. — Ben Howland Football Copy Share Image
I can't think of much higher praise to give a player than to say, 'This point guard reminds me of Jason Kidd.' — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
One thing a shooter loves is to make his first shot. He makes his first shot from three; that builds confidence. — Ben Howland Confidence Copy Share Image
One thing I've always prided myself on is understanding that to have success, you have to have high-character kids. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
My team at Pittsburgh is the greatest example of unselfishness and giving of oneself. They bought into that, and it's brought those… — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
When you go to the big city - you're in New York, Boston, you're in L.A. - you walk in the streets,… — Ben Howland Big city Copy Share Image
Typically, you'll see that zones work better in November than in February. As the season goes on, teams get better and better… — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
Northern Arizona was a job no one had ever survived, and a lot of people said I was crazy to take it.… — Ben Howland Confidence Copy Share Image
You're not going to see Bill Walton or Kareem coming in every three years. Those days are over. That's what makes the… — Ben Howland Career Copy Share Image
That's AAU ball. That's what you do: 'I want to get out there first and score.' You see it in games during… — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
There's no question that I've made mistakes along the way when you look at recruiting in terms of evaluations of players or… — Ben Howland Character Copy Share Image
Tweeting - let's be honest: it's like I'm the center of the universe; it's all about me. Everybody is listening to my… — Ben Howland Center of the universe Copy Share Image
That's why I'm here at UCLA - to help them win a national championship. — Ben Howland Championship Copy Share Image
Losses are always bad. They're always tough. Doesn't matter what year. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
Winning, to me, is relief; losing is like dying. It's gut-wrenching. — Ben Howland Death Copy Share Image
Basketball movies don't really accentuate the flow of the game. — Ben Howland Basketball Copy Share Image
I love to visit New York, but Los Angeles, to me, is a great city. — Ben Howland City Copy Share Image
It's amazing, as a player and as a coach, how you always remember the tough losses better than the victories. They're just… — Ben Howland Amazing Copy Share Image
I get to work with the best and the brightest at UCLA. We get to recruit great kids, and that makes coaching… — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
I coached Brandin Knight at Pitt, who was unbelievable, and also Carl Krauser. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
You're always trying to learn from the past to plot a course in the future that will be better. You're always trying… — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
Flagstaff, up in the mountains where I lived, there is 130 inches of snow a year. — Ben Howland Flower Copy Share Image
Las Vegas is a big draw. There are a lot things to do there other than basketball. — Ben Howland Basketball Copy Share Image
Usually you have a feel for what a kid's abilities are by the end of their sophomore year. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
I always think I put more pressure on myself than I feel from anywhere else. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
What is the NCAA going to do a program if a kid leaves before two years. You can't control it. The NBA… — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
For the most part, I've been very, very blessed and been lucky to have great kids. We want to recruit great kids,… — Ben Howland Blessed Copy Share Image
