Dean Smith Player Quotations

The best way to stop the problem of agents would be for the NCAA to come down hard and suspend a school for two years if it finds players with agents on campus.

Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.

Over coaching is the worst thing you can do to a player.

You should sub a player out when you see a player not going full-speed or playing selfish basketball.

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

Always have your players go and pick-up the guy who draws the charge.

There is a lot of basketball beyond our control, but a player should never let anyone try harder than he does

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.