220 Quotes by Bobby Knight

The structure of your practice is the main reason for your success or lack of success as a coach

I've never felt my job was to win basketball games - rather, that the essence of my job as a coach was to do everything I could to give my players the background necessary to succeed in life.

Son, my name isn't Knight to you, it's Coach Knight or it's Mr. Knight. I don't call people by their last name and neither should you.

Players must be able to carry out simple instructions from the bench to the court. If they can't, then they can't play

I always designed my practice plans the night before and then made tweaks a few hours before practice began

What is the best thing you can do in a close game? Drive to the basket and put pressure on the defense! Not jack up jump shots

Everyone wants to win, but not everyone is willing to prepare to win.

You are never going to be driven anywhere worthwhile, but you sure as hell drive yourself to a lot of great places. It is up to you to drive yourself there.

I sit and wonder why no one uses the shot fake. The shot fake, when used correctly, can eliminate a defender