243 Quotes by Kelvin Sampson

Confidence comes through in your swagger. Our program has always had a swagger, regardless of where we play. This team is just now starting to get it.

That kid would run through a wall if you asked him to,

I've had some great conversations with these guys and I'm not trying to talk them in or talk them out of anything. I'm just trying to get to know them and trying to do that in the best way possible. You have to respect these kids. I'm also dealing with it on the other side (in Oklahoma), and it is sensitive.

Oklahoma was the difference today from the first game. We just didn't have it today. I thought Texas played good against us the first time. But we didn't show up today. It was simple as that.

From a common-sense standpoint, you’re probably on the right road. The problem is, you’re opening a can of worms you might not be able to shut. That might cause more problems than it solves.

Our offensive philosophy is to simply find a way to get the ball into the hands of our team’s best player.

Brandon Rush is not just one of the best freshmen in the league, he’s one of the best players.

K-State is a dangerous team. Those are the kind of teams you don’t want to see in the tournament.

The coaching community is really tight-knit.