(Rashad) being there is motivation enough. We wanted to win for him, because we miss him a lot.
Quotes about rashad (16 Quotes)
I don't think the Big East or college basketball or the (selection) committee should feel any embarrassment if that team goes to the NCAA Tournament. (But) we were home and Denham, some of our veteran players, Rashad, etc., they made some terrific plays down the stretch.
I've coached at Kennedy for a long time and I think we'll have to wait a while to watch a player have the type of season Rashad had here this year. He's special.
We held them 20 points under what they usually score, and we didn't even play good defense in the second half. But against good players, you make a mistake, Rashad Anderson makes the shot. You make a mistake, Rudy Gay hits a shot.
He certainly has had his best year. I would have bit my tongue off last year if I said, Let's leave Rashad in for defense.' He's a weapon that very few teams can keep on the bench.
He's really had a sensational four years with us. This will be their chance to see Rashad in person. We hope he plays exceptionally well.
You bring Rashad Anderson off the bench, that's pretty damn good. He was only the leading scorer in the NCAA Tournament two years ago. So that in itself shows you the kind of depth.
Our positive was Rashad scoring 18 points but on the other end you have guys driving by you going to the basket. I thought though his offensive attack and feel was good.
Raymond and Rashad have both probably had the opportunity where they could have put their name in the draft, but I'm glad they're both still here. It's great for our chemistry. We've been through everything together college players can.
I told Rashad he only waited 38 minutes for that three. It was worth the wait.
The one who doesn't believe in Denham the most is Denham. It's a constant job getting him up. That's not the case with Rashad Anderson. It's a little bit of the case with Rudy Gay . It's not the case with Hilton Armstrong. When (Brown) got off early today, we were so happy for him.
Rashad and I saw early on what McGrath was capable of. So we took it upon ourselves to lock him up. Getting around all the screens they set for him was the hard part.
I knew him pretty well. In dealing with Rashad, I'd always known him as a kid with a huge heart. He had almost a simple innocence. He was very respectful -- I don't remember a foul word ever coming out of his mouth.
I felt bad for Rashad. He wanted to be so good. It's really unfortunate he didn't have the type of game he's capable of having.
Rashad, in all the scrimmages we had, was very consistent. He makes good reads. He can catch the ball. He protects the ball well.
We talked about this (entering the draft) as early as January and Rashad was able to maintain his focus throughout the season. I think he will be remembered as a player who helped us win a national championship and as a nice young man.