It has always been my thought that the most important single ingredient to success in athletics or life is discipline. I have many times felt that this word is the most ill-defined in all of our language.
BOBBY KNIGHTIt has always been my thought that the most important single ingredient to success in athletics or life is discipline. I have many times felt that this word is the most ill-defined in all of our language.
BOBBY KNIGHTThe red I wear is Indiana’s red, not Moscow’s red. Indiana was here long before communism.
BOBBY KNIGHTPassing is your best weapon against man to man. Dribble penetration is your best weapon against zone.
BOBBY KNIGHTBasketball may have been invented in Massachusetts, but it was made for Indiana.
BOBBY KNIGHTThe structure of your practice is the main reason for your success or lack of success as a coach
BOBBY KNIGHTThe single most important aspect of coaching is running effective practices
BOBBY KNIGHTA coach should never be afraid to ask questions of anyone he could learn from.
BOBBY KNIGHTI don’t have to wait until the next morning to regret something I did that was kinda dumb.
BOBBY KNIGHTOffense at Indiana is not equal opportunity. Those players who shoot best are going to shoot most. It is important that every player know his offensive limitations. It is also important that a player know who the best shooter is on the team.
BOBBY KNIGHTWhat is the best thing you can do in a close game? Drive to the basket and put pressure on the defense! Not jack up jump shots
BOBBY KNIGHTYou see we’ve got a coach at Kentucky who put two schools on probation and he’s still coaching. I really don’t understand that.
BOBBY KNIGHTGood basketball always starts with good defense!
BOBBY KNIGHTVictory favors the team making the fewest mistakes.
BOBBY KNIGHTI tell you what really fries my ass. When somebody gets on me for the way I look. Fat. Overweight. Well, I may be overweight. But I’m sure not fat.
BOBBY KNIGHTThere are times when my passion for basketball led me into confrontations that I could have handled a lot better. I’ve always been too confrontational, especially when I know I’m right.
BOBBY KNIGHTYou are never going to be driven anywhere worthwhile, but you sure as hell drive yourself to a lot of great places. It is up to you to drive yourself there.
BOBBY KNIGHT