Quotes by Jack Ringel

“He was always a good listener. He wasnt one of those kids who came on the team and thought he knew everything. He would ask question after question after question.”

“Its just like with anything else, if the situation is correct, we will have to explore the N.B.A. option. If its not the correct option, then he will have another year to stay at Rutgers.”

“I feel that its in his best interests to put his name in the draft and gauge the interest of NBA people.”

“When I met him I saw a well-mannered kid with raw basketball ability who at the same time was struggling with everyday life skills. At first to me it was a challenge to help this kid because he was so likable. I wasnt thinking hed be a big player or anything. I was trying to change the kids life around for him.”

“Quincy thought about what Freddie said and he respects Coach Hills advice very much. He spent the weekend thinking about the pros and cons of it. He decided to basically test the waters and see what the response will be.”

“Quincy knows there are no guarantees and its very early in the whole draft process. If it indicates that hes a first-round pick, hes going to remain in the draft.”

“The NBA almost forces you to put your name in. But hes going to be very careful and do everything by the book. If hes not a first-round pick, then its not worth it to go now. Hell get a diploma and thats worth something, too.”

“What makes it easy is hes happy at Rutgers. Its not like he has a death sentence if he doesnt go to the NBA this year.”

“Thats where Quincy can make a favorable impression. The thing about Quincy is he does great in his individual workouts, so whatever (the advisory committee) says, you have to consider that its very early in the draft process.”