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Pat Kelsey's 23rd-ranked Louisville team had a big week off. And not just because it's the only period of conference play when the Cardinals will

Jan 24, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) dribbles against Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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How it happened: No. 23 Louisville soars past Virginia Tech in Mikel Brown's return

A dream start for the Cardinals fueled a massive road victory over Pittsburgh. Louisville fired on all cylinders, leading by 31 at halftime and

Jan 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) handles the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Louisville dominates Pittsburgh behind 15 3-pointers

The Louisville Cardinals lost to the Virginia Cavaliers tonight, 79-70, bringing their record to 12-5 (2-3).  This contest was an uphill battle from

Sam Lewis scored 15 points in No. 16 UVa's 79-70 win over former Wahoo Isaac McKneely and No. 20 Louisville on Tuesday, Jan. 13. 

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Defensive lapses and subpar backcourt performance lead to 79-70 loss to Virginia

The class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky has an abundance of talent. One of those top prospects in the state took an unofficial visit to Louisville

Male’s Trey Hillerich (21) shoots over the defense of Frederick Douglass' Tate Robinson (13) during the first half of their game in the King Of The Bluegrass Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 19 2024 in Louisville Ky.  © Timothy D. Easley/Special to the Courier-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Male's Trey Hillerich 'loves' Louisville, talks visit, system and Pat Kelsey

It wasn't pretty, but 20th-ranked Louisville men's basketball did enough in the second half to get a 75-62 winover Boston College.   It's the first

Jan 10, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) attempts to dunk against Boston College Eagles center Boden Kapke (33) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 20 Louisville puts Boston College away in second half

University of Louisville men's basketball and Pat Kelsey knew that going on a week-long trip on the West Coast and coming back with two wins was

Jan 2, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) and Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 16 Louisville dropped at Stanford

No. 16 Louisville defeated California in their ACC opener on Tuesday night 90-70.   Pat Kelsey discussed his team's defensive strategy coming

Nov 24, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts during the second half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Eastern Michigan 87-46. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey discusses victory over California

The Louisville Cardinals defeated California in their ACC opener, 90-70. The Cardinals now have a record of 11-2 and start conference play 1-0.

Dec 30, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears guard Justin Pippen (10) lays the ball up ahead of Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Louisville's backcourt steps up in absence of Mikel Brown Jr.

Despite being shorthanded, 16th-ranked Louisville opened ACC play with a 90-70 point win at California.   The Cardinals were down star freshman point

Dec 30, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) shoots between California Golden Bears defenders Dai Dai Ames (7) and John Camden (2) during the first half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 16 Louisville stomps Cal, picks up first ACC win

Louisville enters conference play ranked No. 16 in the country. Starting the season 10-2, the Cardinals have an early ACC test against a one-loss

Dec 2, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears guard Justin Pippen (10) steps out to shoot during the first half against the Utah Utes at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

Keys: Louisville takes on California in ACC opener

The University of Louisville men's basketball program officially closed its home chapter in 2025 with a 94-54 win over Montana.   After surrendering

Dec 20, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) dribbles against Montana Grizzlies guard Tyler Isaak (8) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Montana 94-54. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 11 Louisville dismantles Montana

No. 11 Louisville drops its second game of the season in an 83-62 beatdown at No. 20 Tennessee.   Nothing went right for the Cardinals, who shot

Louisville guard Adrian Wooley (14) is defended by Tennessee guard Amari Evans (1) during a college basketball game between Tennessee and Louisville held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Dec. 16, 2025.

What went wrong in Louisville’s loss at Tennessee?

No. 11 Louisville arrived in Knoxville coming off its best shooting performance of the season, and left coming off one of its worst after the 83-62

Tennessee forward Jaylen Carey (23) gets the turnover while defended by Louisville guard Ryan Conwell (3) during a college basketball game between Tennessee and Louisville held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Dec. 16, 2025.

How it happened: No. 11 Louisville beat down by No. 20 Tennessee, 83-62

Louisville’s ability to take over games with the three-ball has been on display several times in the first six weeks of the season; however, maybe

Adrian Wooley, Kasean Pryor, Louisville hits seven straight 3s vs Memphis (Cardinal Sports Film Session // William McDermott // © Jeff Faughender/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Film Session: Louisville hits seven consecutive 3s against Memphis

Louisville extends its winning streak, taking down Memphis 99-73. In such a heated rivalry game, the Cards made easy work of the Tigers on Saturday

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Keys: Louisville lights-out from three in a win over rival Memphis

No. 11 Louisville defeated Memphis Saturday evening 99-73, marking its 9th win of the season.   Pat Kelsey discussed the depth of his team,

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Khani Rooths, Mikel Brown, Adrian Wooley discuss victory over Memphis

The University of Louisville men's basketball team's 99-73 win over Memphis was overshadowed by what happened during halftime, but by day's end, it

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How it happened: No. 11 Louisville cruises past Memphis, 99-73

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No. 6 Louisville and No. 22 Indiana are both coming off tough road losses. The Cards head to neutral-site Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis to

Nov 27, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Louisville Cardinals forward Kasean Pryor (7) reacts after dunking during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

What does Louisville needs to fix to beat Indiana?

Louisville basketball and Pat Kelsey travel on the road to Arkansas tomorrow, so it made sense that we took a step back after the first month of the

Nov 24, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) reacts during the second half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Eastern Michigan 87-46. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Louisville enters Thanksgiving break sitting at 7-0 after a 104-47 win over NJIT. Lights-out shooting and perfect passing led the Cards to this

Ryan Conwell and Louisville shoot past NJIT

Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) smiles during the game against Eastern Michigan. The Cards beat the Eagles 87-46 to improve to 6-0 Monday night, Nov. 24, 2025 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Impressive shooting night, Ryan Conwell leads Louisville past NJIT

For the first time since 2019-20, No. 6 Louisville is unbeaten through the first month of the season after a 104-47 win over NJIT on Wednesday night.

Nov 26, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) dribbles against NJIT Highlanders guard Ari Fulton (24) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated New Jersey Tech 104-47. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 6 Louisville cruises past NJIT 104-47

After a slow start to begin the game, Louisville pulled out in front and never looked back, finishing off Eastern Michigan 87-46.  Louisville was

Louisville beats Eastern Michigan behind Khalifa, McKneely, bench effort

Louisville Cardinals center Aly Khalifa (15) celebrates with Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) as the Cards make a stop in the second half against Eastern Michigan Monday night, Nov. 24, 2025 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Keys to victory: Bench effort leads Louisville past Eastern Michigan

No. 6 Louisville defeated Eastern Michigan 87-46 on Monday night, pushing the Cardinals' record to 6-0 on the season.  Cardinals head coach Pat

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Aly Khalifa, and Isaac McKneely discuss victory over Eastern Michigan

The Louisville Cardinals rallied and finished off the Bearcats 74-64.   Going into halftime, Louisville was down 32-28, while shooting 25.9 percent

Nov 21, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) dribbles the ball against Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) in the second half at Heritage Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images