Dave Barrett Quotes (9 Quotes)

We are playing better. We are distributing the ball and more guys are getting opportunities to score. Everyone is playing better team basketball.

We have had more time in the new system and it is starting to come together. Really, more practice time is the biggest reason we are playing better.

Wins and losses are not that important. For 14- to 15-year-olds, it's not if you win or lose, it's what you learn. Screaming at little kids doesn't make sense to me.

The guys came out fired up. They knew Rossville had a chance to tie us for the conference if we let it slip away. They were a little embarrassed about what happened (Thursday) night. That got them motivated to come out and not let it happen again.

They played hard and sometimes they make some bad decisions. But we kept taking it to them.

They are very fundamentally sound, they take care of the basketball. They don't have one guy who they rely on. They have good wing players, and the point guard is as steady as they come.

The kids seem to be very focused. They have one goal and they have had it for a long time. They know what is ahead of us this weekend. They have to be prepared to go.

I wanted to do something, along with some other guys, because it is the 20th anniversary. It is a great accomplishment and we were proud to be a part of it.

He can turn it on at times. He's a tough guy to guard. He can shoot outside, and he can take it inside. He can jump. He is just a nice all-around player. Tonight, he had it going.