Quotes by John Ziemba

“Thats going to be the adjustment Freddie has to make. Sometimes the assistant is buddies with the guys, but I think hes smart enough to draw that line. Hell be a players coach, but I know for a fact hes not going to be their buddy.”

“Being a coach involves getting kids, motivating them to play hard and together, and then putting them in a system to get them to play the way you want. Hes going to get kids. Hes going to make kids believe in what theyre doing. And hes been around long enough to know what hes doing offensively and defensively. Theres a first time for everybody and Fred is more than ready for this.”

“Id come home with bruised ribs every night. I mean, Freddie was tough, but he taught me the difference between high school and college basketball in the first two weeks. Even as a player, Freddie would be teaching the guards where to be on the floor and certain techniques he used to take advantage of his skills. It didnt take a rocket scientist to figure out he was destined for this.”