86 Quotes by Dean Smith

The presidents of colleges have to have some courage to step forward. You can’t limit alcohol in college sports, you have to get rid of it.

The coach’s job is to be part servant in helping each player reach his goals within the team concept.

You can’t teach court savvy.

I wasn’t as critical during games as I was at practice. Players needed confidence during games more than criticism.

The focus should be on the players. I’m here a long time. You can call me in the summer. Our seniors will be gone.

Basketball is a team game. But that doesn’t mean all five players should have the same amount of shots.

I enjoy basketball. I enjoy coaching basketball. It’s the out-of-season stuff I didn’t handle well.

I think the real free person in society is one that’s disciplined. It’s the one that can choose; that is the free one.

I know a lawyer who’d love to retire and be an assistant coach. I mean, it’s fun.