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One of the ultimate turning points of the 2025-26 Louisville basketball season was when sophomore wing Khani Rooths returned from his three-week

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Khani Rooths 'blossoming' at the right time for Louisville basketball

Louisville's team has been associated with its backcourt the majority of the season, but the frontcourt is what led the team to victory over Notre

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Feb 4, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) reacts after making a shot during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Notre Dame 76-65. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville's frontcourt guides Cards past Notre Dame

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

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?

Louisville started Monday night’s contest at No. 4 Duke with promise. It didn’t end that way, as the Cardinals left Cameron Indoor Stadium in an

Jan 26, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba II (21) drives to the basket as Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) defends during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville blasted by Duke, dominated on interior

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

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

It looks like Louisville will be down at least one key player when the Cardinals start their two-game ACC opening road trip at California on Tuesday

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Louisville to be down at least one key player at California

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

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 travels to Knoxville to play No. 20 Tennessee (7-3) for its second true road test of the year. The Cards are seeking revenge after

Dec 2, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) drives against Syracuse Orange forward Tyler Betsey (5) during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Keys to the game: No. 11 Louisville travels to No. 20 Tennessee

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,

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, 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

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

What does Louisville needs to fix to beat Indiana?

University of Louisville men's basketball, now up to No. 6 in the latest AP Top-25, heads into a hostile road environment for the first time this

Pat Kelsey speaks with media previews Arkansas

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey previews ACC/SEC Challenge at Arkansas

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

Keys to victory: Louisville, Conwell defeat Cincinnati 74-64

Louisville hosts Kentucky a month earlier than usual, but that doesn’t change the game's importance. Both teams enter with National Championship

Players to watch: Louisville vs. Kentucky

On Thursday, Louisville forward Kasean Pryor made headlines when he told the press he'd see them again after the Cardinals defeated Kentucky. He

Jaland Lowe responds to Kasean Pryor jab ahead of Kentucky-Louisville rivalry game

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After a long-awaited return, the Yum! Center erupted on Tuesday night when Kasean Pryor checked in versus Jackson State. The fanbase rose and clapped

Kasean Pryor returns: How did he fair in his return to the court?

Kasean Pryor finished Thursday's 106-70 win against Jackson State with six points and three rebounds. After the game, the Louisville forward made a

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Kasean Pryor makes bold promise for Louisville ahead of Kentucky game, takes shot at rival

No. 11 Louisville beat Jackson State 106-70 on Thursday night for its second win of the season.   Pat Kelsey spoke on the Cardinals' second win of

Louisville forward Vangelis Zougris (53) dove to save the ball as the Cardinals host the Jackson State Tigers at the KFC Yum! Center on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2025.

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Kasean Pryor, Ryan Conwell recap Jackson State win

No. 11 Louisville handled Jackson State in its second non-conference game of the season by a score of 106-70.   Once again, the Cards got off to a

Nov 6, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Jackson State Tigers guard Daeshun Ruffin (24) scrambles for the ball with Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Jackson State 106-70. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images