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The only thing I pay attention to with free throws is what a guy does in the final four minutes of a game. If you… — John Calipari
We put a premium on knowing what the other team does. Then we try to take them out of it. — Unknown Author
Bad shooters are always open — Pete Carril
Coaching is preparation. — Pete Carril
The strength of my Princeton teams has always been attitude, intelligence and discipline. — Pete Carril
A guy who gives you less than what he has to give is, one, telling you what he thinks of you, and two, telling you… — Pete Carril
I don't recruit players who are nasty to their parents. I look for players who realize the world doesn't revolve around them. — Pete Carril
Once practice starts, we work hard, and that's the best conditioning there is. Everything counts. Every little thing counts. Run hard, play hard, go after… — Pete Carril
A player's ability to rebound is inversely proportional to the distance between where he was born and the nearest railroad tracks. The greater distance you… — Pete Carril
I don't try to get players emotionally up for a game; it creates too many peaks and valleys... I strive for even keel; they will… — Denny Crum
A lot of guys go through their whole careers and don't win a championship, but are still great coaches. — Chuck Daly
Offense is spacing and spacing is offense. — Chuck Daly
Defense can't guard two things in a row. — Chuck Daly
Defense doesn't break down on the help, it breaks down on the recovery. — Chuck Daly
The first shot does not beat you. — Chuck Daly
If one of our players gets his second foul in the first half, then he must come out of the game and not re-enter until… — Chuck Daly
False Hustle = cheap fouls, lunging, reaching, etc. — Billy Donovan
Systems win! Believe in your system, and then sell it to your players. — Billy Donovan
Look for players with character and ability. But remember, character comes first. — Joe Gibbs
Have a vision. Sell your program. Your team is going to reflect you. — Mark Gottfried
Hearing improves with PRAISE! — Mark Gottfried
Empower the people around you, from the janitor to the athletic director. You do that by being sincere, caring about others, and then putting it… — Unknown Author
What makes a good coach? Complete dedication. — George Halas
Your ability to communicate to your young people will determine your success. — Jim Harrick
Praise your kids. Inspire and motivate your players with praise. Ten years from now it won't matter what your record was. Will your kids love… — Jim Harrick

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