A Determined Challenge to the Coach
Coach Don Haskins: [while recruiting Orsten Artis]
Brother, without a little work I don't think you can get past an old timer like me
Orsten Artis:
Get past you... I will go past you, through you, over you, under you, around you. As a matter of fact I will spin you like a top, twist you in a pretzel, eat your lunch, steal your girl and kick your dog at the same time...pshh get past you.
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A Conversation About College Basketball Recruitment
Coach Don Haskins:
Jason, Don Haskins, Texas Western.
Jason Stevens:
Western Union?
Coach Don Haskins:
Texas Western down in El Paso. Hey, after the game, when you get a minute I'd like to talk to you about playing for me.
Jason Stevens:
Play for you at Texas Western? Thanks, Coach, but I'm partial to winning.
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Importance of Communication in Team Dynamics
Adolph Rupp: [after a pass is stolen by Bobby Joe Hill]
That's what happens when you don't talk to each other!
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Coach Haskins Challenges Player's Performance
Coach Don Haskins:
Hey, hey, Winnaker, Winnaker, do you want me to get you a skirt? I'll get you a skirt if you keep playing like a girl!
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Emphasizing Discipline in Basketball Coaching
Coach Don Haskins:
You'll play basketball my way. My way is hard.
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