Attitude Quote by Russell Westbrook

I can remember in second grade coming back from school and telling my mom, 'You know what, before I play in the NBA, I…

— Brook Lopez

When I first arrived at UConn, I told myself I was going to dedicate my life to basketball. And when you do something like…

— Diana Taurasi

I've always put great emphasis on the academics and getting your degree. It's important because basketball is short term. The long term is what…

— Pat Summitt

I know some people will roll their eyes at this, but it's not like you can totally put academics on pause during March Madness…

— Jason Collins

I went to Stanford.

— Zach Ertz

My grandparents really wanted me to go to Harvard. They thought that was writing your ticket for the future. How could I turn that…

— Malcolm Brogdon

College was a very necessary step along the way to my professional career. As I look back, I realize how much of an eye…

— Scottie Pippen

A lot of people think you go to a top college, you come into the NBA and it'll be all a breeze and easy.…

— Kevin Knox

Selecting the right college to attend is an investment into a young man or woman's future, it's not just about basketball.

— Billy Kennedy

I chose Stanford for Stanford and not for the coach. I was going to Stanford regardless.

— Devon Cajuste

Being at Stanford really opens your eyes to the world that's out there.

— Devon Cajuste

I'm not chasing championships. Championship's chasing us. I'm not doing that. I want my players to be better people once they leave campus because…

— Kevin Ollie