“Roy Williams. He was so great at winning for so many years. I think he is probably the most successful coach they've ever had.”

— Paul Youk, Kansas University graduate teaching assistant, Lawrence

“Roy Williams. He was a good coach and worked the best with all of the students he coached.”

— Cathy Brown, food service, Lawrence

“I would have to say Phog Allen. He started the history of a great basketball team at KU. He started the tradition; the other coaches just followed it.”

— Brenda Daly, social worker, Kansas City, Kan.

“Naismith. He knew the game better than anybody because he invented it.”

— Mike Holtz, electrician, Lawrence