Bob Knight

As coaches we talk about two things: offense and defense. There is a third phase we neglect, which is more important. It’s conversion from offense to defense and defense to offense.

Bob Knight

As his team prepares, a coach’s entire being must be concentrated on winning games.

Bob Knight

At one point, I said to the officials that you guys haven’t called walking for 20 years, now you don’t know what it is. When you call walking, you’re about half right.

Bob Knight

Basketball is a full court game, so every drill must be done full court.

Bob Knight

Basketball may have been invented in Massachusetts, but it was made for Indiana.

Bob Knight

BS is just what it stands for, an MS is More of the Same, and a PhD is Piled Higher and Deeper.

Bob Knight

Competitive drills enhance quickness.

Bob Knight

Defense is all about helping. No one can guard a good dribbler, You have to walk kids through how to help and then how to help the helper.

Bob Knight

Don’t fight the rabbits. If you fight the rabbits, the elephants are going to kill you.

Bob Knight

Good basketball always starts with good defense!

Bob Knight