It was hard being away because I love basketball so much.

"A lot of people love basketball, but they're not good leaders."

"If you love basketball, we're still going to be a fun team to watch," he said.

Maybe no one ever loved basketball quite the way he did.

We knew it would appeal to people who loved basketball.

"He loved basketball and wanted to be like them, to play on the team."

Her whole family loved basketball, and she began playing at an early age.

"Sitting on the bench when you love basketball is probably the hardest thing."

Officials said he loved basketball and kept close to his extended family.

"I loved basketball and just wanted to play," Fields said.