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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

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How it happened: No. 20 Louisville smacks Pittsburgh

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

Jan 2, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) dunks the ball during the first half against Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

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Cardinal Sports Insider: What does Louisville do at power forward?

Louisville basketball gave up a Pat Kelsey-era high of 14 3s to Virginia in Tuesday's 79-70 home loss.   In this week's film session, we highlight

Film Session - Louisville and Virginia (1/14/26)

Film session: Poor perimeter defense sinks Louisville against Virginia

“Can you guard them?”  I’m not sure if this is a reference everyone will understand (NBA fans might), but it was the only thing I could think about

Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) directs a play as Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) guards during a conference ACC game. January 6, 2026.

Defense in despair: Can Louisville guard?

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

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.

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

University of Louisville men's basketball has dropped in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll for the second time in three weeks.   The Cardinals

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Louisville basketball drops in latest AP Poll

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

University of Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey spoke with the media ahead of the Cardinals' third game of a brutal four-game non-conference schedule.

Louisville Pat Kelsey Press conference 12/12/25

VIDEO: Pat Kelsey, Sananda Fru, Kobe Rodgers preview Memphis

Typically, it’s the smallest things that go unnoticed, but ultimately compile together to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts. 

Indiana Hoosiers forward Tucker DeVries (12) and Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) battle for control of the ball during a game Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Louisville defeated Indiana 87-78.

Louisville's experience is underrated, again

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

Following a quick turnaround after the 87-46 victory against Eastern Michigan on Monday night, the Louisville Cardinals faced off against NJIT on

Louisville Cardinals guard Kobe Rodgers (11) smiles during a timeout in 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.

Kobe Rodgers provides a spark in win over NJIT

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

University of Louisville men's basketball travels away from home for the first time this winter as the Cards will meet the 4-0 Cincinnati Bearcats.

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VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Ryan Conwell, Kobe Rodgers preview Cincinnati

No. 12 Louisville continued to build off the home win over Kentucky with a 106-81 win over Ohio on Saturday afternoon.  Cardinals head coach Pat

Nov 15, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks with forward Kasean Pryor (7) during the first half against the Ohio Bobcats at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Isaac McKneely and Kobe Rodgers react to 106-81 win over Ohio

Red Adidas basketball shoes and a Cardinal red tracksuit blended Louisville guard Kobe Rodgers into the bench last season.   Oh, and the occasional

Louisville Cardinals guard Kobe Rodgers (11) during the game against South Carolina State at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Monday night, Nov. 3, 2025.

Louisville's Kobe Rodgers does a little bit of everything

Louisville kicks off the season Monday, November 3, against South Carolina State. The Cards finished exhibition play with a 1-1 record and now look

Louisville Cardinals mascot is bathed in red as the team takes on Bucknell during an exhibition game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday October 28, 2028.

What to watch: No. 11 Louisville opens season versus South Carolina State

University of Louisville guard Kobe Rodgers spent all of last year on the bench as he rehabbed a knee injury, but is primed for a large role as a

Kobe Rodgers at Louisville Basketball Media Day (10/15/25) (Video credit: William McDermott)

Q&A with Kobe Rodgers — Louisville basketball Media Day 2025

Louisville basketball is right around the corner, and the media met with head coach Pat Kelsey and the 11th-ranked Cardinals to preview the 2025-26

Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey talks to reporters during the Cardinals' media day for the 2025-26 basketball season on Wednesday Oct. 15, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville basketball notebook: Media Day, Kasean Pryor, and the bigs

The first day of October means trees are starting to lose their leaves, and gyms are starting to fill with basketballs and squeaky shoes. 

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

9-7: Ranking Louisville basketball's scholarship players in 2025-26

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Last week, we spent a day hanging out with Louisville at their practice facility, watching the team workout and chatting with

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What We Learned: Takeaways from Louisville's practice

With a continued look into the 2025-26 Louisville Cardinals basketball roster, the third player in our basketball profile series is Kobe

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Kobe Rodgers: Louisville basketball player profile

Last week, Pat Kelsey and players met with media for the first time since the end of the 2024-25 season. And while the NCAA limits summer workouts at

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Louisville basketball insider: Mid-summer workouts, projected starters, newcomers

Former Charleston guard Kobe Rodgers has committed to Louisville via the NCAA Transfer Portal, per Jeff Goodman. Rodgers only spent one year at