Boys aren’t jumping fences, riding bikes for miles, running from dogs, and jumping up and down cars all day while hooping multiple times per day either. All that landing, running, changing direction was building strength. As a kid, I didn’t even know what sore really was.
Joe Mazzulla with some interesting comments on duality and how to navigate blowing a 3-1 lead:
“The year we won, I felt just as empty as I did when we lost.”
Lane Kiffin with an outside the box philosophy on culture building, the concept of environment as a strategy, and how people don't "buy-in" more than they 'belong':
🔓 The fastest way to change behavior isn’t motivation, it’s environment. Leadership is about creating the conditions where people feel safe, valued, and inspired. When the environment is right, performance doesn't need to be forced; it’s unlocked.
🌅 People don’t commit to a job, they commit to a feeling. If your environment makes them feel like they belong, they’ll want to show up. If it makes them feel managed, they’ll only show up when they have to.
🎨 The trajectory of a team is set long before the results show up. It’s shaped in the culture you tolerate, the standards you reinforce, and the environment you DESIGN every single day.
The environment you create doesn’t just influence behavior, it determines identity. Once people see themselves differently, they develop different habits to align with that belief and push them toward their goals. 🎯
NEWS: Louisiana transfer Joshua Lewis has committed to South Florida, he told @LeagueRDY.
The former four-star recruit played one season at Louisiana and averaged 8.1PPG and 3.8RPG this season.
Was originally committed to South Florida back in high school.
NEWS: Richard Goods will transfer to USF, his agent @Ryanmurphhoop tells @TheAthleticCBB
He averaged 7.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game last season at Stony Brook
Stony Brook freshman Andrej Shoshkikj will be entering the transfer portal.
One of the bigger mid-season breakouts this past season, Shoshkikj went on to average 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists in the year of 2026 and shot 51.3%, 49.4% from three, 95.3% FT during that stretch.
Which included a breakout 35 point performance to end the season vs Campbell.
Very talented, I do hope he stays at the MM level, really think he's got a chance to be one of the most efficient guards at that level next season.
Has taken major leaps since I first watched him during U18's and 20's in 23.
StonyBrook freshman PG Andrej Shoshkikj has committed to Chris Mack and South Florida, source told @TheFieldOf68.
He shot 50/40/90 in the CAA last season, starting 21 games and averaging 10.7 points.
Great pickup for the Bulls.