What They Are Saying About Mizzou's Mike Anderson
3/26/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
March 26, 2006
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TUBBY SMITH - Head Coach,
"Mike Anderson is a shining star. He is the total package. A man of high integrity, class, confidence -- a winner! I have battled Mike Anderson teams over the years and I can tell you that his style of play will make the Big 12 coaches feel uneasy. I have so much respect for him and when the team, the University and the fans meet him - they will too. Congratulations to
NOLAN RICHARDSON - Former Head Coach,
"Mike Anderson has been with me over 22 years as a player, assistant coach, and assistant head coach, and there's no question that he was a delight all the time, for all of the years we were together. I always knew that he would have the right opportunity to build a program at a place like
JON SUNDVOLD - All-America Guard,
"I am excited for Mike Anderson and look forward to him re-energizing
FLOYD KEITH - Executive Director, Black Coaches Association
"I am absolutely elated that
SETH DAVIS - CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, CSTV Analyst
"I think it's a brilliant hire. It reminds of when
JIM HANEY - Executive Director, National Association of Basketball Coaches
"Mike Anderson is a really a good person so that strikes me as the first thing I would say about him. Secondly, it's always a good thing to have your own sort of style, and he has his own style of play that I think benefits him greatly in the fact that this isn't a style that you practice against every day if you're opponent, nor is it a style played in the Big 12 Conference. He does it very well, and he comes from a rich history with Nolan Richardson, having been successful at the highest level there is. I see this as a very good hire by MU, I'm sure he'll do well."
KEVIN WEIBERG - Commissioner, Big 12 Conference
"Mike Anderson is a proven winner. His teams play a unique, entertaining style that will be fun to watch. I think
FRAN FRASCHILLA - ESPN Broadcast Analyst
"This is a `home run' hire for the Missouri Tigers. Mike Anderson is one of the most accomplished young coaches in the country and already a star in the coaching profession. As outstanding a coach as he is, Mike is even a better person. He is a man of great character and integrity."
MIKE DeCOURCY - Senior Writer, The Sporting News
"Mike energized UAB basketball in a way many thought to be impossible. He made it so people no longer wondered what UAB stood for, because they knew: It stood for intense pressure defense, selfless offense and relentless drive. Mike's style of basketball is thrilling and will be a welcome change of pace in the Big 12. If he can find a consistent source of talent for
ANDY KATZ - ESPN Analyst
"Mike Anderson is a great choice because he can energize the program and the fan base with a style of play that makes it hard to leave your seat or change the channel for fear you'll miss too many possessions.
