Tubby Smith

Orlando Henry "Tubby" Smith (born June 30, 1951) is an American college basketball coach who last coached the men's basketball team at High Point University, his alma mater. Smith previously served in the same role at the University of Tulsa, the University of Georgia, the University of Kentucky, the University of Minnesota, Texas Tech University, and the University of Memphis. With Kentucky, he coached the Wildcats to the 1998 NCAA championship. Quotes It's not in dire straits, The good thing is that these kids have the right attitude, the right work ethic. They want to win. They understand the importance of change. They're at an age where they can still be molded. I'm not ready to stop coaching, I still have a lot to offer. People had concerns, and I understand that. One of the things Texas Tech kept asking me was, 'Are you comfortable? Do you still have the energy?' Everyone has good days and bad days. But when you love what you're doing and you have a passion for it … it' s never been work for me. As long as I can continue to keep the same energy and excitement about coaching, I'll do it. Texas Tech's Tubby Smith, 62, participated in military drills with the Red Raiders,September 17 2013 External links Category:Basketball coaches from the United States Category:1951 births Category:People from Maryland Category:African Americans Category:Living people