Back to the Louisville Cardinals Newsfeed

Transcript and Video: Kenny Payne, Nolan Smith press conference

Video:

Kenny Payne transcript:

Opening Statement

As I talked about in the press conference, the criteria I was looking for, the whole time I knew it was him. Love of young people, high character, dedicated to craft, helping kids reach their dreams. All of that is him. And the big plus is that he’s a family member. I know that someone’s looking down on us today smiling. That’s his father, who taught me everything I know and to have (Nolan) in this program. Derek’s blood and spirit is back in Nolan.