8 Quotes by Steve Bender

It came as a big surprise to me.

I was told that they wanted to head in a different direction, which was pretty funny.

We've made tremendous progress. Our inexperienced post players have come long way, and our freshmen.

Tomorrow is a potential statement game. If we are ready to go, it will be great game to watch. The only thing that concerns me is that they have more depth and experience, but I think enthusiasm will get us through.

We've got to execute offensively tomorrow and cut down on turnovers. They are a great team defensive team.

Tons of tears from everybody. We built quite a family atmosphere. We had a great year on and off the court.

We did a lot in one year and got the school excited about basketball. We had built a great nucleus.

It was a glowing e-mail. She said how lucky Saint Mary's was to have me as a coach.