143 Quotes by Gary Waters

Like I told them in the locker room, I'm getting tired of telling them that. We lost our game at Syracuse where we played hard, were right there with a chance to win, and we didn't win it. We need to find a way to get over that hump. And that's the whole ballgame right there.

Their maturity and experience took over. I thought that was the difference in the game. We had every opportunity to take advantage of that game and we just didn't do it.

I think our players will do that naturally. I don't think it's something I have to force on them. They don't want to be rated No. 14. I'm hoping they have this chip, but I have a feeling they're going to be overlooked.

You wonder if it will all be based on if your team is in the top echelon of the league. I think they recognized that and gave him what he deserves because he's had a fabulous, fabulous year.

I think he has the ability to defend in there and rebound the basketball. Both will be needed to help this team.

The coaching profession is not designed for coaches.

It hasn't progressed and the reason why is he keeps getting it hit. And when you get it hit, you need at least two to three days rest. The most we can give him is one because we play so many games back-to-back.

The kind of depth they have is quality depth. They stay at the same level when they bring guys in off the bench. It keeps teams at bay. It's been a major factor in their success. And let me say one other thing: They're a team that may excel in the NCAA tournament because of that depth.

I thought Marquis Webb did a great job on Clayton. As Clayton goes the team goes, and I think we did a good job on him.