Anne Donovan Quotes

We got steamrolled on our home floor. - Anne Donovan

We don't have a lot of trade value. But my commitment is still getting that veteran leadership piece. - Anne Donovan

Very happy about the defense tonight. Holding them to 19 points and 20-percent shooting in the first half was solid, and I was happy to see that we didn't let up in the second half. - Anne Donovan

To finish the season on this note is not how any of us envisioned this. - Anne Donovan

To be drilled on your home court is not how any of us envisioned this. Coming in here with two home games and home-court advantage, we thought we had a great chance to move onto the Western Conference finals. ... I have to give Van Chancellor and Houston a ton of credit. - Anne Donovan

Tina's value is huge. As long as I've coached USA Basketball, I don't think we've had a four who drills the 3 as consistently as Tina does. Because she can do damage from the outside, she opens everything up for us offensively. Lisa really benefits from that. And she'll benefit even more in the next few games. - Anne Donovan

This is a very focused group. They're very aware of what a few days' rest will do for Lauren. - Anne Donovan

There's no standing around in this camp. The defense is brand new, including to the returning players, so keeping my patience and cool now is important. - Anne Donovan

There's been little respect given to female coaches in this league. The opportunities, when in doubt, have gone to a male or an NBA guysome with (coaching) experience, some without. To have been given an opportunity also is a responsibility. I don't take it lightly. The big picture is the more opportunity women have in this league, the more success women will have. - Anne Donovan

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