On picking Sampson: "I love it. It's a brilliant choice."
On IU fans' reactions: "I don't know how people will respond, but they should love it. He can coach. He can recruit. He knows how to win."
Other thoughts: "Plus, guys I know in the NBA that played for him just rave about him. When Eddie Najera played for the Mavs, he brought Kelvin to games and couldn't speak highly enough of him." "Plus, Kelvin is young enough to establish himself and coach at IU for a long long time. "I'm really fired up about it.