Mike Leatherwood Quotations

I didn't lose my job here, so it was a great opportunity. The players weren't very good, but I learned a lot more about life over there.

I got a very, very lucky break by being able to start in college.

He was really just not into it last year. He was used to being the centerpiece of the team.

I was usually so busy preparing for the next season I didn't have time to seek other jobs. I may have had the opportunity, but I like being the head coach instead of being an assistant somewhere.

This year's team has players who like to play together. I think basketball, more than any sport, you have to mold players into a cohesive unit.

We've just had good teams since I've been here. Since coming here, I've learned how to coach much better and I've just worked like the devil.

There was actually a kid who had been in the military who was older than I was.

It's just a matter of time. Whether it's tomorrow or next week, we'll get it.

It was a typical game after Christmas break. We were really rusty. They beat us by eight, and we had two guys who missed 12 foul shots. We haven't played in two weeks, since Dec. 17, and we were out of shape.

He's more focused this year. He knows he's a real valuable part of this team.