"I think Derrick is going to keep getting better. He plays so hard and his ball pressure is unbelievable. He also wants it so badly that when it doesn’t happen, he’s hard on himself. That’s why he’s such a good player. He has such high standards and he wants it to be exactly right. Those are good places to be with players. I love Derrick. He’s an exceptional kid and he’s going to end up being a great player. He has to find his niche in this group right now. He’s finding it, and we have to help him a little more."
— Coach Krzyzewski after the FIBA exhibition game against France.