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The Louisville men's basketball program is continuing to make inroads with some of the top prospects in the Class of 2026. Hudson (Oh.) Western Reserve forward Anthony Thompson, a top-five prospect in the cycle, announced his list of top schools on Friday with the Cardinals in the mix for his commitment.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 23

College Basketball Player Expected to Transfer to Third School in Three Seasons

Pat Kelsey had a strong first season at the helm of the Louisville Cardinals. After finishing in a tie for second place in the ACC, the Cardinals reached the NCAA Tournament. A first-round exit sent them home with a final record of 27-8, including an 18-2 mark in ACC play.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / April 20

Louisville '25 Target Nate Ament Announces College Decision

The long and winding recruitment of Nate Ament has finally come to an end, although it is not one that has ended in favor of the Louisville men's basketball program.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

The 'Mens basketball Consensus All-Americans since 2020' quiz

The 'AP Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / April 10

Watch: Louisville AD Josh Heird Talks Pat Kelsey Raise

Pat Kelsey is now $1 million richer. Earlier today, the UofL Athletics Association's Board of Directors officially approved a raise in the yearly salary for the Louisville men's basketball head coach.

College Basketball News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / April 10

Report: Louisville Adds Indiana to 2025-26 Schedule

For the third year in a row, Louisville and Indiana are set to do battle on the hardwood. The Cardinals and Hoosiers will square off next season on Wednesday, Dec.

College Basketball News / Crimson Quarry / April 10

Indiana men’s basketball schedules non-conference game with Louisville

The schedule is taking shape. Indiana men’s basketball added another marquee opponent for its non-conference slate this upcoming season, announcing a matchup with Louisville in Gainbridge Fieldhouse this December, per Jeff Goodman: Indiana now has games with Kentucky, Marquette, and Louisville on the schedule for 2025-26.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / April 10

ULAA Approves Salary Raise for Louisville HC Pat Kelsey

A bigger pay day is coming Pat Kelsey's way. On Thursday, the Board of Directors for the University of Louisville Athletics Association officially approved a $1 million raise in the yearly salary for the Louisville men's basketball head coach.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / April 9

Report: ULAA to Propose 'Significant Raise' for Pat Kelsey

After just one year on the job, a big pay day could be on the horizon for Louisville men's basketball head coach Pat Kelsey. The Board of Directors for

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / April 8

Louisville Men's Basketball Finishes Inside Final AP Top 25 of 2024-25 Season

While the Louisville men's basketball program had a quick and early exit from the NCAA Tournament, they still end year one under head coach Pat Kelsey ranked inside the Associated Press Top 25 Poll.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / April 8

Report: '26 Forward Trey Thompson to Visit Louisville

While Pat Kelsey and the Louisville men's basketball program are busy working the transfer portal for next year's squad, they're also continuing to make waves in the Class of 2026.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 5

Jon Scheyer and Pat Kelsey share strong praise for new UK commit Jaland Lowe

Gotta love to hear this. The Kentucky Wildcats added their point guard for next season this morning as Pittsburgh transfer Jaland Lowe committed to Mark Pope and the Cats.

College Basketball News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / April 4

Louisville Finalizing Home-and-Home Series with St. John's

Years two and three of the Pat Kelsey era of the Louisville men's basketball program could feature massive early season matchups against Rick Pitino. The former Cardinals head coach, who's been the head coach at St.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / April 4

Louisville Men's Basketball 2025-26 Roster Outlook 1.0

We might be just two weeks following the end year one of the Pat Kelsey era, but it's never too early to take a glimpse into the future and look at how the 2025-26 roster for the Louisville men's basketball program could shake out.

Louisville Cardinals: Head Coach Pat Kelsey Assembling College Basketball’s Best Transfer Portal Haul, Including a 5-Star Player

Transfer portal season is in full-swing in college basketball, and the Louisville Cardinals are the biggest winners so far. Head coach Pat Kelsey worked wonders in his first season in Kentucky, but after a disappointing loss to Creighton in the NCAA Tournament’s opening round, Louisville is determined to reload and come back better next season.

Kennesaw State Owls News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Kennesaw State Star Adrian Wooley to Transfer to ACC Powerhouse

Another huge domino in the transfer portal just dropped. After Bryce Hopkins announced his decision to commit to St. John’s, a more dynamic transfer has announced his own decision.

College Basketball News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / March 31

Kennesaw State Transfer Guard Adrian Wooley Commits to Louisville

The Louisville men's basketball program has landed their first transfer portal commitment of the offseason - and it's a big one. Former Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley, a top-five transfer currently available in the portal, announced Monday that he has committed to the Cardinals.

Louisville Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / March 22

Referee taunted Louisville fans at end of loss

The ref taunting the crowd isn’t the best look for the NCAA.

Louisville reportedly planning to spend millions in transfer portal

Watch: Thrown water bottle almost hits Creighton bench, delays game

No. 9 seed Creighton looks like potential bracket-buster following Round of 64 win

The greatest players in Louisville men's basketball history

The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Pat Kelsey not happy with Louisville’s NCAA Tournament seed

Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey feels his team was slighted with their NCAA Tournament seed. The Cardinals received an 8-seed in the South Region and are set to face Creighton in the first round on Thursday.

College Basketball News / LWOSports.com / March 17

Three Overseeded and Underseeded Teams in the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament

Like every prior year, the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament will play host to an unbelievable level of basketball, as well as unimaginable upsets. Although we likely will not see a 16-seed topple a 1-seed this year, at least one team will spoil a contender’s championship hopes and shock the world.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 15

Why Louisville-Clemson was a career first for Pat Kelsey

Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey has his team in the ACC championship game in his first season. Kelsey’s Cardinals got a huge win over Clemson on Friday night in the conference tournament semis.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 10

Duke goes after ACC on social media for Coach of the Year pick

First-year Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey has been named the ACC Coach of the Year, and there's a very compelling case that he deserves the honor.

Duke's Cooper Flagg unsurprisingly wins major ACC awards

Five key storylines to watch for men's Champ Week

The greatest players in Louisville men's basketball history

The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 10

Louisville coach Pat Kelsey edges out Jon Scheyer for prestigious ACC award

Louisville basketball went 8-24 last year and won only three games in the ACC. This year, Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey is the ACC Coach of the Year.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 25

Which men's basketball programs nailed the 2024 coaching carousel?

Before the 2025 coaching changes begin, it's worth a look at the 2024 coaching carousel. Who made the right hire? Who has buyer's remorse? Here's a look at some of the biggest hires from the offseason.

Who's the favorite for college basketball's men's coach of the year?

The 25 greatest Final Four games of all time

The 'Men's Naismith Award winners' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 24

Who's the favorite for college basketball's men's coach of the year?

There is no shortage of coaching excellence in college basketball this season. New faces have quickly engineered turnarounds, while other living legends have continued their dominance.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

The 25 greatest Final Four games of all time

The 'Men's Naismith Award winners' quiz

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 15

Pat Kelsey issues blunt message about Louisville revenge vs. Kentucky

Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey is eager for another shot at Kentucky. The Cardinals lost to their bitter in-state rival on the hardwood Saturday, 93-85.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 13

Mark Pope, Pat Kelsey have mutual respect for each other

Kentucky basketball is moving on from Wednesday's win over Colgate and have immiediately shifted their focus to the rivalry matchup with Louisville on Saturday in Rupp Arena.