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The second season of the Pat Kelsey era comes to a close, with the Cardinals losing 77-69 in the Round of 32 to the Michigan State Spartans. The

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) drives the ball against Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Louisville's lack of interior scoring ends its season against Michigan State

Louisville fell short to Michigan State 77-69, bringing Pat Kelsey's second season at the helm to a close.   Coach Kelsey discussed his team's

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey speaks with media after the second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey and players speak after Michigan State

Louisville wasn't without its chances in the season-ending 77-69 loss to Michigan State.   The Spartans turned the ball over 15 times, and the

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) waves after the second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville's season ends with squandered opportunities against Michigan State

With or without Mikel Brown Jr, Louisville is both the more talented and proven basketball team ahead of Thursday’s Round of 64 matchup with the

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) reacts late in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Game preview: How does Louisville beat South Florida?

CHARLOTTE, N.C.  — Louisville's 78-73 loss to Miami (FL) in Thursday's ACC Tournament quarterfinals ended up being one of the most physically

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tru Washington (10) with the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) and Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) defend in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

How it happened: Miami's length and athleticism too much for Louisville in ACC Tournament

Louisville defeated SMU on Wednesday afternoon, 62-58, in the ACC Tournament's second round.   Afterwards, head coach Pat Kelsey discussed

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey speaks after ACC Tournament win over SMU

There may not be a quieter, yet more important, 11 minutes in the 2025-26 Louisville basketball season than senior 7-footer Aly Khalifa's in the

Louisville Cardinals center Aly Khalifa (15) is defended by Clemson Tigers forward Nick Davidson (11) Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson Tigers won 80-75.

Aly Khalifa's 'flu game' and silent impact in win over Miami

With less than 30 seconds remaining, Adrian Wooley had the ball in his hands with the Cardinals down one. He proceeded to make one of the biggest

Mar 7, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) drives to the basket against Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Adrian Wooley guides Louisville in win over Miami

Louisville defeated Miami (FL) Saturday afternoon, 92-89, bringing the Cards’ record to 22-9 (11-7) on the year.  Afterwards, head coach Pat

Feb 21, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the second half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Georgia Tech 87-70. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey speaks after Miami win

It just makes sense that this Louisville team would pick up the program's first top-25 road win since 2020 in the final game of the regular season.

Mar 7, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) dribbles the ball against Miami Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

How it happened: Team effort pushes Louisville past No. 22 Miami

Editor’s Note: Introducing Cardinal Sports Insider. Moving forward, specifically throughout the basketball season, the Cardinal Sports Insider will

Jan 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Vangelis Zougris (53) brings the ball up court against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Cardinal Sports Insider: Syracuse film session and Pat Kelsey rewards Zougris

Change was coming for Louisville basketball after back-to-back road losses.   Which is exactly what Cardinals fans saw when head coach Pat Kelsey

Mar 3, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) dribbles against Syracuse Orange guard JJ Starling (2) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville mixes it up, pounds Syracuse

Louisville looks to end its struggles in its final home contest. Squaring up against Syracuse, the Cardinals look to improve on their strong 14-2

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How can Louisville get back on track and beat Syracuse?

With 8:49 left, Louisville's Khani Rooths threw a costly, or even careless, pass that led to a turnover and a wide-open made three for Clemson.

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The Louisville Cardinals look towards their bench Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina.

Louisville's offense stalls in loss at Clemson

Louisville's recent road slides against top competition continued on Saturday with an 80-75 loss at Clemson.   The Cardinals are now 3-5 away from

Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) is defended by Clemson Tigers guard Efrem Johnson (4) Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina.

How it happened: Louisville shoots itself into loss at Clemson

Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) pressures NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) during ACC basketball February 9, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Cardinal Sports Insider: It's time for Louisville's guards to step up defensively

WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA — It wasn’t easy.   24th-ranked Louisville’s wire-to-wire 88-80 road conference win over Wake Forest was one in which

Feb 7, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) handles the ball against Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Marqus Marion (11) during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 24 Louisville closes out Wake Forest in final minutes

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

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