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Players Who Won't Be on Louisville's Roster For 2026-27 Season

On Saturday, the Louisville men's basketball program's 2025-26 season officially came to an end. Drawing Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Cardinals (24-11, 11-7 ACC) gave the Spartans their best shot, but ultimately suffered a 77-69 defeat at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Pat Kelsey 'Proud' of Louisville's Effort, Admits Second Round Exit is 'Not the Standard'

While the Louisville men's basketball was able to at least win one game in the NCAA Tournament, unfortunately, they were unable to get out of the first weekend.

Louisville Women’s Basketball Shakes Off Early Rust to Rout Vermont in NCAA Opener

Let’s be brutally honest for a second: the first round of the NCAA Tournament is basically a 40-minute cardiac stress test for high seeds. You spend all season building a resume, earning the right to host on your home floor, and then suddenly you find yourself in a dogfight with a mid-major team that has absolutely nothing to lose.

Will Louisville PG Mikel Brown Jr. Play vs. Michigan State?

The Louisville men's basketball program is still dancing. Tasked with facing South Florida in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the sixth-seeded Cardinals came out on top of the 11th-seeded Bulls, winning 83-79 for their first tournament win since 2017.

Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Michigan State

Louisville (24-10, 11-7 ACC) is set to face Michigan State (26-7, 15-5 Big Ten) on Saturday, Mar. 21 at 2:45 p.m. EST at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 19

Three Takeaways From Louisville's NCAA Tournament Victory Over South Florida

The Louisville men's basketball program is movin' on in the Big Dance. Tasked with facing South Florida in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, the Cardinals were able to secure their first tournament win since 2017, earning an 83-79 win on Thursday.

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Highlights, Photos and Notes: Louisville 83, USF 79

The Louisville men's basketball program didn't make it easy on themselves, but they were able to hold off South Florida just long enough, escaping with an 83-79 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Pat Kelsey News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 19

What Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 83-79 Win vs. South Florida

College Basketball News / EasySportz / March 19

USF vs. Louisville — Round of 64 March Madness Preview

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A compelling 6/11 matchup in the East Region highlights contrasting styles and momentum as Louisville takes on American Athletic Conference champion South Florida on Thursday.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 18

Louisville Lands Commitment From '27 TE Xavier Ratica

The Louisville football program has struck again in the Class of 2027. Xavier Ratica, a tight end who currently plays for West Chester (Oh.) Lakota West, announced Wednesday that he has given his verbal pledge to the Cardinals.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 18

Watch: Steve Ellis, Louisville Corners Talk Start of Spring Practice

The first steps in preparation for the 2026 season are now underway. Earlier this week, the Louisville football program officially kicked off spring practice ahead of year four under head coach Jeff Brohm.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 18

Louisville dealt harsh blow day before NCAA Tournament first-round match with Mikel Brown Jr. update

The program hasn't advanced past the opening weekend since reaching the Elite Eight in 2015.

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Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 18

Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. USF

Louisville (23-10, 11-7 ACC) is set to face South Florida (25-8, 15-3 American) on Thursday, Mar. 19 at 1:30 p.m. EST at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y.

Louisville Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / March 17

Louisville Women’s Basketball Commit Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Horrific Car Crash

Ahead of the upcoming NCAA tournament, the Louisville Cardinals women’s basketball team received terrible news involving one of their future players. One of the best recruits in the country faces a lengthy recovery after suffering a terrible car crash.