"I never thought that shoes would be the reason that you recruit players, but it's a factor. I think ..." — Rick Pitino

I never thought that shoes would be the reason that you recruit players, but it's a factor. I think we need to get the shoe companies out of the lives of the athletes. I think we need to get it back to where parents and coaches have more of a say than peripheral people, but that's easier said than done.

Rick Pitino Athlete • American