Lauding Brian Katz

John Blomster has produced a biography as well as a tribute to Sacramento State Coach Brian Katz.

Two of many highlights:

"There should come a point, home or away, where every person in that crowd goes, 'Man, I'd love to be a part of that team.'”

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"The big key is: Are they really a Hornet?" Katz says. "Do they really want to be here? Do they want the structure and discipline we're going to provide in the classroom? Do they want to go through the stands after the game and thank everyone for coming to the game? Do they take pride in being a part of the student body and a member of the classroom, and not putting themselves above anyone?"


"That's the right kind of guy: Team first, unselfish, wants lifetime relationships with staff members, teammates, and classmates."

In general, most have no idea what Katz, his staff and his players have accomplished. It's easy to talk about developing a certain culture but so much harder to actually attain it and this was achieved minus a modern basketball facility, a large recruiting budget and any sense of successful Hornet basketball history. Recruitment at this level is so much more difficult yet the Sacramento State coaching staff has really worked wonders.