DISRUPTIVE DEFENSE & TOUGHNESS

"Contest Every Shot and Pass. Nothing is more intimidating than deflecting a pass - it makes a passer very tentative. Force the offense to move the ball under continuous pressure. Make the other team play offense longer than they are used to." - Pete Carril

"Tough players fill their tank on the defensive end, not on offense. Tough players are not deterred by a missed shot. Tough players value their performance first and foremost by how well they defended." - Jay Bilas

"Players play, but tough players win." - Tom Izzo