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

Louisville's turnover issues and defensive woes led to what Pat Kelsey phrased as "a recipe for losing a conference game on the road." Louisville

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Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Jaron Pierre Jr. (5) looks to move the ball past Louisville Cardinals forward Vangelis Zougris (53) and guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Louisville's defensive woes lead to road loss at SMU

Entering Tuesday night's game at SMU, the second of a five-day road trip to the Lone Star state for the Cardinals, it was clear the Mustangs' effort

Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) brings the ball up court past Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 21 Louisville carved up by SMU

Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) passes the ball against SMU Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center. Jan. 31, 2026

Cardinal Sports Insider: Isaac McKneely goes unnoticed, Louisville changes the pace

No. 24 Louisville defeated Notre Dame on Wednesday night 76-65, bringing its record to 16-6 (6-4) on the season.  Pat Kelsey discussed the depth of

Feb 4, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the second half agains the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Notre Dame 76-65. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Isaac McKneely, and Sananda Fru following victory over Notre Dame

For the second game in a row, 24th-ranked Louisville was the more rugged team, and for the second game in a row, Louisville has won while not

Louisville Cardinals forward Kasean Pryor (7) celebrates after scoring against Notre Dame in the second half at the KFC Yum! Center Wednesday night Feb. 4, 2026

How it happened: No. 24 Louisville bullies Notre Dame

Louisville was forced to respond following a historic road loss at No. 4 Duke, and did it with an emphatic second half in an 88-74 win over SMU.

Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) celebrates slamming the ball home for two against SMU Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center. Jan. 31, 2026

How it happened: Bench pushes Louisville past SMU

As a young college basketball fan, I remember thinking of Louisville as one of the toughest, most rugged, and physical programs in the country. 

Jan 6, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville basketball in 2026: Where's the nasty?

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

Desperate for a win at Pittsburgh, 20th-ranked Louisville played that way in Saturday night's 100-59 win over the Panthers.  It was a much-needed

Jan 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) drives to the basket against Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 20 Louisville smacks Pittsburgh

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

Louisville lost one home game in conference play last season.  Since the start of 2026, the Cardinals have fallen twice to ACC opponents on the Yum!

Jan 13, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers center Johann Gruenloh (17) tries to steal the ball from Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Virginia defeated Louisville 79-70. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville keeps stumbling, falls to Virginia

After Louisville's last performance against the Duke Blue Devils, there was some built-up anticipation for how the Cardinals would respond.

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Jan 10, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) and forward Khani Rooths (9) double team Boston College Eagles guard Aidan Shaw (23) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville’s front court responds in the second half to defeat Boston College

No. 20 Louisville defeats Boston College 75-62, bringing their record to 12-4 (2-2) on the year.   Pat Kelsey discusses his team's response following

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Jan 10, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, J'Vonne Hadley, and Isaac McKneely talk to media following victory over BC

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

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.

Louisville basketball started slow, but eventually raced past Montana 94-54 on Saturday, finishing the non-conference with a 10-2 record.   Cardinals

Dec 20, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the first half agains the Montana Grizzlies at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Montana 94-54. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Pat Kelsey, Isaac McKneely, Sananda Fru recap win over Montana

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

Cardinal Sports Insider: J'Vonne Hadley, Khani Rooths, Pat Kelsey

Cardinal Sports Insider: Louisville's matchup problem and square pegs in round holes

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

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Following its first loss of the season, No. 6 Louisville entered and started Saturday's matchup against No. 22 Indiana with

Louisville Cardinals guard Kobe Rodgers (11) gains control of the ball from Indiana Hoosiers guard Tayton Conerway (6) during a game Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

How it happened: No. 6 Louisville blitzes No. 22 Indiana, 87-78

Cardinal Sports Insider: Pat Kelsey, Adrian Wooley

Cardinal Sports Insider: Volume 1, Arkansas cleanup, and the Adrian Wooley conundrum

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