Seimone Augustus Quotations

When you step into an arena like the Civic Center, with so much history that they've made in there, yes you do come in as the underdog because they've done what they've had to do over the years to prove themselves as possibly the greatest program in the country. We're trying to establish ourselves as a powerhouse school as well. It's going to be a tough challenge to see where we are as a team.

She came in and talked to us like young women. I think we can take to the talking more than the yelling. We understand what we did wrong and what we needed to do in the second half.

My eye's on the prize. We want to win. But if we don't, I'm not going to jump off a bridge.

No pressure at all because I know I have a great supporting cast, I have a lot of great players here that are going to help me get through this season. I don't feel like I have to do everything.

I got slammed across the head pretty hard. I actually blacked out.

I didn't want to take a chance at drawing a foul, losing the ball, whatever the case may have been, so I stopped and shot the jumper.

I feel great about what I've accomplished. My goal was to come here and make an impact. Being close to home, I've been able to have family and friends witnessing that impact and supporting me.

I feel good about it. I think I've worked hard enough to be deserving of this. It's just a joy being able to go into other states and have people know who you are and appreciate what you're doing for the women's game.

If someone has to take them especially at crunch time then I'd rather take the shot. I'm not saying that my teammates can't make the shots, but I'd like them to come to me every time.

I think a lot of times we got caught standing in the paint, so there wasn't a lot of opportunity for the perimeter players to drive. Once we spaced the court and screened and cut - do the things we do - it was difficult for them to keep up.

Regardless, we knew she'd want us to come back to Europe and go for the gold. While it was shocking when it happened, at the same time we knew what we had to do.

Our offense was not as effective. I would not say our energy level was low. But, it was not tip top. I felt I needed to do something to step up my game.

We didn't run our offense effectively. We just stood around too much and made it too easy for Duke to guard us.

When you see her come and do a reverse dunk from one side to the other and actually like hang off the rim, it's amazing.

This would be the ultimate thing, to bring a national championship back to my hometown, back to the state of Louisiana, especially with everything that happened here.

We showed a lot of heart and a lot of guts just to keep fighting through the difficult times that we had when Sylvia was out and our offense was struggling. Just to be within 3 going into half says a lot about us and our character.

The play was running perfectly. I had a good screen, but it was a bad shot, I should have had my feet set once I turned.

We weren't energized, we didn't have any energy. Our offense wasn't clicking the way it should have been, and our defense wasn't the best. It was just the time that we needed to pick it up, especially in the second half.

We don't worry about seeding. We have to be prepared to play whoever, wherever. We're focused on our goal of winning the national championship.

Everybody who walks into that arena has the responsibility of representing Pete Maravich. It's on our shoulders to not disrespect, (but) to play with the qualities of Pete Maravich.

Our defense was tenacious. We had the energy which we didn't have at Connecticut. The defense initiated a lot of our offense.

This is another eye-opener for us, and I expect that our level of play will increase and it will pick up as we get into San Antonio.

It's just another opportunity to win a championship, something that doesn't come easy.

It wasn't what you'd expect. There wasn't a lot of yelling and stuff like that. It was mainly a lot of talking.

It just came down to the fact that it was my home-town school. I grew up around here, it was the opportunity for me to play in front of my friends and family.

It's kind of the same situation. The only thing that's different is I think we already have a solid program here.

It's great to be the first team to win here. I think it was kind of an emotional thing for everybody who's a part of it from the coaches, the managers, the trainers. Everybody felt something.

Then, I would go outside and perform those drills, until I had not only mastered them but got to the point where I could compete against men. And men who were 20, 30 plus, not just teenagers.

That helps motivate us. We witnessed everything that happened firsthand and the way we had to adjust and adapt to the situation. The Katrina victims really helped inspire us.

I want to be able to kiss that crystal ball. Hold it and hug it.

They did a good job on the defensive end, but most of it dealt with our offense. We just stood around and basically didn't do anything.

They were up nine. We cut into the lead, but they came back with two 3-pointers back-to-back. You can't let that happen.

They'll be able to capitalize on some of our mistakes as far as coming out sluggish or not executing the way we should. Everybody is dangerous at this point of the season.

It was her smile. It was the teacher she was, but also the person she was.

It was just time to pick it up.

I'm just glad to be part of the history here. I'm more happy to get a win than the 2,000 points.

I just had a lot of thoughts about the opportunities we've had (to win a national championship). I also thought about the opportunities we have now.

I really don't understand how a men's and women's program wouldn't get along. It's like brotherhood and sisterhood with us.

Hopefully, we win six games, and we never have that feeling of disappointment.

I can't think of better inspiration. It's right there. You're looking at it this is what you work for. There's nothing else that needs to be said or heard.

You want to go out on a high note. It's a great opportunity to play the best ever.

The first 10 minutes was not our best, but then we began to lock in.

I just never understood why someone else's love life and who they love and who they choose to be with affects so many other people's livesI never understood the whole point of opposing or hating someone else's happiness.

I never understood the whole point of opposing or hating someone else's happiness.

That's the whole goal, to win the national championship. You can't have a legacy without one.

Awards, they come and go. The main thing is it's all about team.

Going to LSU was the right move for me. It taught me to be independent.

That's kind of what I want to do-set my own trend in the basketball world.

I don't really plan on working a 9-to-5 job. I want to own my own business.

You don't have to do all that shakin' and bakin' to get to the goal and make a shot.

Anytime I mess up, even if it's a simple turnover, that affects me.

I don't think there is a city we've been to that someone didn't know who I was. People know who I am before I touch the ball.

I just like to play anything that's competitive. If I'm not competing against somebody, then I might as well play something I can enjoy.

I know there are expectations, but I don't let them affect mt game. I just play basketball.

My dad taught me that you have to work hard for anything you want in life, and I wanted to be good at playing basketball.