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Louisville's NCAA Tournament History: Breakdown, Records and Best Finishes

Louisville's NCAA Tournament History: Breakdown, Records and Best Finishes

March Madness is finally here. Later this week, the 2026 NCAA Tournament will officially begin, and the Louisville men's basketball program will kick off their second run in the Big Dance under head coach Pat Kelsey.

Pat Kelsey News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 16
Watch: Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Preview NCAA Tournament Draw

Watch: Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Preview NCAA Tournament Draw

March Madness, at long last, is finally here. Selection Sunday has come and gone, and later this week, the 2026 iteration of the annual NCAA Tournament will get started later this week.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 16
Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. Making 'Great Progress,' Still Day-to-Day Ahead of NCAAT

Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. Making 'Great Progress,' Still Day-to-Day Ahead of NCAAT

Survive and advance season is officially here for the Louisville men's basketball program. The sixth-seeded Cardinals made the Big Dance for the second time in as many seasons under head coach Pat Kelsey, with 11th-seeded South Florida being the first team in their way.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 15
Louisville Receives No. 3 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Will Face Vermont in Opener

Louisville Receives No. 3 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Will Face Vermont in Opener

The bracket for the 2026 NCAA Tournament has finally been revealed, and with it, the Louisville women's basketball program now knows their draw for the Big Dance.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 15
Louisville Earns No. 6 Seed for NCAA Tournament, Draws USF in Opener

Louisville Earns No. 6 Seed for NCAA Tournament, Draws USF in Opener

After weeks of projecting the Louisville's men's basketball program's draw for the NCAA Tournament, we finally know their path for the 2026 postseason.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 15
One Final Look at Louisville's NCAA Tournament Projections

One Final Look at Louisville's NCAA Tournament Projections

At long last, we have finally reached Selection Sunday. Following weeks and months of projections as to who will make the NCAA Tournament, the time-honored tradition of filling out brackets for March Madness officially gets underway tonight.

MLB News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 14

Louisville Mounts Late Inning Comeback, Evens Series vs. Notre Dame

One day removed from dropping their series and conference opener against Notre Dame, the Louisville baseball program was able to bounce back in game two of the weekend series, winning 8-7 on Saturday night at Jim Patterson Stadium.

MLB News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 13

Louisville Drops ACC Opener vs. Notre Dame

Hosting Notre Dame for a weekend series to kick off Atlantic Coast Conference play, the Louisville baseball program got the three-game series started off on the wrong foot, falling 14-11 in the opener on Friday at Jim Patterson Stadium.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 13
Projecting Louisville WBB's NCAA Tournament Draw Following ACC Tournament Run

Projecting Louisville WBB's NCAA Tournament Draw Following ACC Tournament Run

While the Louisville women's basketball program ultimately came short of winning a conference title, they came incredibly close to winning their first since 2018.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 13
What is Louisville's NCAA Tournament Resume?

What is Louisville's NCAA Tournament Resume?

With the 2025-26 regular season and 2026 ACC Tournament now in the rear mirror, next up for the Louisville men's basketball program is the NCAA Tournament.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 13
Three Takeaways From Louisville's ACC Tournament Run

Three Takeaways From Louisville's ACC Tournament Run

After making it to the ACC Championship last season, the Louisville men's basketball program's run in this season's ACC Tournament lasted just two games.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 12
Highlights and Notes: Miami 78, Louisville 73

Highlights and Notes: Miami 78, Louisville 73

The Louisville men's basketball program's run in the ACC Tournament has come to an end, falling 78-73 to Miami in the quarterfinals. Below is the highlight

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Pat Kelsey News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 12
What Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 78-73 Loss vs. Miami

What Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 78-73 Loss vs. Miami

The Louisville men's basketball program's run in the ACC Tournament has come to an end, falling 78-73 to Miami in the quarterfinals. Here's what head coach Pat Kelsey, J'Vonne Hadley and Ryan Conwell had to say following the loss: PAT KELSEY: Give credit to Miami.

College Basketball News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 12
Mikel Brown Jr. Making 'Steady' Improvement in Rehab, Aiming for NCAA Tournament Return

Mikel Brown Jr. Making 'Steady' Improvement in Rehab, Aiming for NCAA Tournament Return

The Louisville men's basketball program's first postseason game wasn't without some drama. Tasked with facing SMU for a third time, this time in the second round of the ACC Tournament, the Cardinals had to make a last-minute push to be able to take down the Mustangs.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 11
Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Miami

Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Miami

Louisville (23-9, 11-7 ACC) is set to face Miami (24-7. 13-5 ACC) on Thursday, Mar. 12 at 2:30 p.m. EST at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 11
Highlights, Photos and Notes: Louisville 62, SMU 58

Highlights, Photos and Notes: Louisville 62, SMU 58

The Louisville men's basketball program got their run in the ACC Tournament starting on the right foot, earning a 62-58 come-from-behind win over SMU in the second round.

Pat Kelsey News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 11
What Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 62-58 Win vs. SMU

What Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 62-58 Win vs. SMU

The Louisville men's basketball program got their run in the ACC Tournament starting on the right foot, earning a 62-58 come-from-behind win over SMU in the second round.

MLB News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 11
Davis, Louisville Smother Marshall to Sweep Midweek Set

Davis, Louisville Smother Marshall to Sweep Midweek Set

One day removed from run-ruling Marshall in the first half of a two-game midweek set, the Louisville baseball program did it again in the second half, this time earning an 18-6 victory in seven innings on Wednesday a Jim Patterson Stadium.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 10
Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. SMU

Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. SMU

Louisville (22-9, 11-7 ACC) is set to face SMU (20-12. 8-10 ACC) on Wednesday, Mar. 11 at 2:30 p.m. EST at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. in the ACC Tournament second round.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 10
Will Louisville PG Mikel Brown Jr. Play in the ACC Tournament?

Will Louisville PG Mikel Brown Jr. Play in the ACC Tournament?

We still have a little over a week until the Big Dance gets started, but first. we have conference tournaments this week. For the Louisville men's basketball program, they will attempt to capture their first conference title since joining the ACC in 2014.

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