Ed Pinckney Quotations

We reminisce a little bit about the run. But usually we argue over which team could go on the same type of run this year.

He wasn't winded at all. He looked really good. Definitely, NBA shape is different, but he had extensive weight room work. He's always working out. He's going to be 50 years old and not gain an ounce of fat. He's a freak.

Jay talks about guys being superstars, regardless of how they are out on the court. He always puts Jason in that category. He's still a leader on this team.

That was a long time ago. I'm ready for another one.

It was all about will and you just don't want to go home. They didn't want to go home, and we didn't want to go home.

You should have seen it. It was unbelievable. Everyone was so happy for him and he deserved it.

Ask every coach in the NCAA. Who wouldn't want to have a dominant big man? They'd all want to start with a big man, and that answers that question. There's not a coach out there who would turn down a big man.

It's sometimes embarrassing when these guys come back, because he makes such a big thing about them being part of the program. They really respect the fact he integrates what they've done with the guys that are currently here.

They wanted to go to Smith, but Jason took that option away from them.

I'm proud of you. Very, very proud of you.

He called, and that's all it took. I don't think we had a choice.

The first thing you need is experience. You need to have senior leadership to really go far, to get you through the tough times.