Jalen Brunson

“Some guys are always gifted: Amazing length, amazing athleticism. But just put me in front of that guy. That's my mindset. I'm gonna battle.”

“I think every time I step on the court, I'm just preparing myself to be the best player I can be, be the best teammate I can be as well.”

“It felt great knowing that I got to help the winningest class in Villanova history, to be able to be a part of that. It's something special.”

“My mentality is my biggest strength.”

“I just focus on what I can control, and that's how hard I play and my attitude.”

“I've been able to contribute to a lot of winning teams in my lifetime. It just comes from my mindset. I've not focused on me individually; it's what the team needs.”

“I can't worry about what I'm doing to be the National Player of the Year; it's what am I doing to help my team be successful?”

“I just wanted to set myself up for life, and that degree from Villanova, I thought, is very special.”

“I know the NBA is my all-time goal. It's what I dreamed of as a little kid.”

“I just put pressure on myself to work hard.”

“My parents always told me never be a follower, always be a leader. It's very difficult to do, to step out and be different and not follow the norm. If you want what's best for your team, you gotta be different.”

“It's definitely nice to be relaxed and a normal kid and hang out.”

“Basketball can only go for so long.”

“Every goal for me is to be a leader on the court every time I step on the court.”

“I just feel like I've been in a lot of high-pressure situations, and I think I'm able to stay poised in those situations.”

“Honestly, I really just think I work too hard to feel any pressure.”

“Any kid in my position coming from being an All-American and all that wants to be the guy that makes all the plays coming into their freshman year.”

“I'm a competitor and work hard every day.”

“I just know I can't force things. I've just got to play the right way, make sure I'm making the right play at the right time.”

“Stats aren't everything.”