Tubby Smith Great Quotations

Tennessee has had a great year. Coach (Bruce) Pearl and staff should be commended.

You can't keep a great player down. A guy like Steve Burtt made some big plays down there, but I thought we made him work to get his shots.

It will go down in history as a great college basketball game. It hurts right now, but some of our guys will appreciate it later on.

It's great for college basketball, for the league. He brings such a spirit and enthusiasm to the court.

C.J. Watson is the key to their game. Chris Lofton is having an outstanding year. He's a great shooter. He and C.J. combine for one of the best backcourts in the country.