“Hockey is a very team-oriented team game, and even at times when there's individual brilliance, it's tougher in our sport than baseball and certainly than basketball for one guy to control the game. What he does I equate to Kobe Bryant or M.J. as one of the few athletes to play at that level.”
Kevin Weekes
“We're very team-oriented; when we get a lead up on someone, we try to get everyone involved. We want to give everyone the opportunity to contribute.”
Sarah Winslow
“Swimming is individual-oriented. We encourage all swimmers to go for their personal best as opposed to the (team) win.”
Brian Townsend
“Our team feeds off of Kim. We've always been team-oriented, but when she goes, we go. When she gets her mind set of attacking the basket or guarding somebody tight, she's tough to handle. She does it all, offense and defense.”
Jim Cook
“This is a different team, a more veteran-oriented team ... Veteran teams have a way of making a difference and keeping a team focused.”
Ebenezer Ekuban
“They are a much more seasoned team than other teams having a more senior oriented team. Hopefully we will see them a few more times.”
Wendell Byrd
“They are not like they were under Dick, but they are still a half-court-oriented team. They're not a team that goes up and down a lot, but there aren't a lot of teams in the Big Ten that do that.”
Lute Olson
