While researching a lengthy project I hope to post soon, I found this quote about the Lizard:

I wish Coach Lav nothing but the best. He's always been so supportive of his former players, and I know he truly cares about anyone that plays for him, both personally and professionally. I can easily say I think his new team will instantly take to his personality and passion for the game. He has had time since he last coached to build his game plan for his style. I love Coach Lav and St. John's is a great fit for him. I am totally on board to support him and I think it's great for college basketball to have him on the sidelines again.

Bonus points for you if you can name who said it...

Think you know??

It's a former player at UCLA...

...who played for the Lizard...

Baron Davis, of course. (You guessed that, right?)

This and quotes from other players "coached" by Lavin, as well as various coaches and members of the media, are on page 31 of the St. John's media guide (note: huge pdf file).