The following is a list of quotes made about Danny Manning:

“I can’t imagine a college player ever being better than him or accomplishing more than he did. To have this in Kansas City — so close to KU — I think it’s well deserved.”

— Former KU coach Larry Brown

“This is a great honor, one that certainly had to happen. Only a handful of guys impacted the game more than he had during his time in college.”

— KU coach Bill Self

“People think it’s Michael Jordan. The best player I ever played against was Danny Manning. Every day in practice for two years.”

— Former KU teammate Mark Randall

“He was a down-to-earth guy. He would give you the shirt off his back.”

— Former KU teammate Otis Livingston

“He was one of the best players to ever step on the court. He was always one of the hardest workers on the team regardless of how talented he was or how popular he was.”

— Former KU teammate Archie Marshall

“Everybody liked him. He would joke with you and laugh with you. At the same time, in practice, he was going to dunk on you. To this day, if I need something I’m going to call him and he’ll help out.”

— Former KU teammate Marvin Mattox

“He was so humble that I actually became a fan of his. And being a player myself, I can’t say that I’m a fan of too many other players. He never made us feel like he was the man and we were the baggage.”

— Former KU teammate Scooter Barry

“In my book, I wrote Danny was one of the greatest to ever play in college. He was at the head of the class. What he did just carrying that Kansas team on his back his senior year was remarkable.”

— ESPN’s Dick Vitale

“He’s an inspiration to me. He did so much for me.”

— Former KU forward Darnell Jackson

“There’s been a heck of a lot of college players over the last 75 years. That’s a huge honor. Being one of the best ever to play the college game is pretty cool.”

— KU center Cole Aldrich

“Had he not gotten hurt in the NBA, you’re probably looking at a Top 50 (all-time) player. He always seemed to make everyone around him better.”

— Former OU center Stacey King

“He had a great college and pro career and now is distinguishing himself as a college coach.”

— Former KU teammate Mike Maddox

“He was the best teammate I ever had.”

— Former KU teammate Kevin Pritchard