The Louisville Cardinals will face off against the Cincinnati Bearcats on November 21st, marking the first matchup of the two-year series between the

Nov 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Baba Miller (18) stands on the court against the Dayton Flyers in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Opponent preview: The Cincinnati Bearcats and their second-ranked defense

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.

Kobe Rodgers and Ryan Conwell press conference

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

Dating back to January 1921, Louisville and Cincinnati have fueled a bitter rivalry. The Cardinals will be eyeing a victory this Friday, the first

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Players to watch: No. 6 Louisville vs. Cincinnati

Louisville freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. will receive and share ACC Men’s Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honors alongside Duke forward

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) celebrates his three-point shot as the Cards go up over Kentucky in the first half during the UofL-UK annual rivalry game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Nov. 11, 2025.

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Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. earns two ACC weekly honors

The Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball program has taken a notable leap in the national conversation following a 2-0 week and a win over archrival

The Cards bench erupts in cheers after Louisville Cardinals guard Cole Sherman (4) hit a three point shot late in the second half as the Cards roll past South Carolina State 104-45 at the KFC Yum! Center Monday night, Nov. 3, 2025.

Louisville basketball jumps into top 10 of latest AP Poll

Louisville’s balanced attack was no match for Ohio. The Cards continue their hot start, improving to 4-0 after a 106-81 victory over the

Nov 15, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) dribbles against Ohio Bobcats guard Jackson Paveletzke (13) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Isaac McKneely does it all in No. 12 Louisville's win over Ohio

Louisville head basketball coach Pat Kelsey has a star in true freshman point guard Mikel Brown Jr.  Both have helped guide the Cardinals to a 4-0

Feb 16, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks to guard Chucky Hepburn (24) after he left the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Louisville won 75-60. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Louisville basketball is fun, says Kelsey: 'Why wouldn't you wanna play here?'

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

No. 12 Louisville continued to build off of Tuesday's momentum with a 106-81 win over Ohio on Saturday afternoon.   A sleepy crowd filled most of the

Nov 15, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) shoots against Ohio Bobcats guard Jackson Paveletzke (13) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 12 Louisville blasts Ohio 106-81

In Louisville’s first season under Pat Kelsey, we saw his immediate influence in terms of playstyle and efficiency metrics.   This winter, Louisville

Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey went into the Cardinal student section to thank the fans for their support after the Cards beat the Cats 96-88 in the UofL-UK annual rivalry game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Nov. 11, 2025.

What the metrics think of Louisville basketball under Pat Kelsey

Louisville jumped out to a 20-point lead in the second half and held on to defeat the Wildcats 96-88 on Tuesday night. The backcourt of Ryan Conwell

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Louisville's frontcourt provides a spark in victory over Kentucky

No. 12 Louisville knocks off No. 9 Kentucky for the first time since 2020. Outscoring the Cats 96-88, the Cards had an impressive performance from

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) celebrated after scoring and drawing a foul during the second half as the Louisville Cardinals hosted the Kentucky Wildcats at the KFC Yum! Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The Cardinals defeated the Wildcats 96-88.

Behind Louisville's dominant backcourt against Kentucky

No. 12 Louisville defeated No. 9 Kentucky on Tuesday night 96-88, for its third win of the season.  Pat Kelsey discussed winning the Battle of the

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VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Mikel Brown Jr, Ryan Conwell discuss victory over Kentucky

It was fireworks from the opening tip in the 58th edition of the Battle of the Bluegrass between No. 12 Louisville and No. 9 Kentucky, a game that

Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) tussles with Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) for control in the first half suring the UofL-UK annual rivalry game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Nov. 11, 2025.

How it happened: No. 12 Louisville led by guards over No. 9 Kentucky

University of Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey spoke with the media to preview the Cardinals' third game of the season.  Kelsey spoke of

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Ryan Conwell preview Kentucky

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

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

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

Louisville Cardinals forward Kasean Pryor (7)

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

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

How it happened: No. 11 Louisville handles Jackson State 106-70

Nearly a full year since his ACL tear in the Battle 4 Atlantis, Louisville senior Kasean Pryor is set to make his 2025-26 debut at home against

Louisville Cardinals forward Kasean Pryor (7) warms up with the team before an exhibition game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday October 28, 2025.

Louisville's Kasean Pryor to make season debut against Jackson State

As the lone true freshman on a Louisville team full of experience, Khani Rooths was determined not to hold the team back.   He never did. The, at the

Nov 3, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) dunks against the South Carolina State Bulldogs during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Khani Rooths has grown, and so has his game

Head coach Jeff Walz returns for his 19th year coaching the Louisville women's basketball program. The Cards open the season ranked No. 20 in the

Jeff Walz

Season preview: No. 20 Louisville women's basketball opens season vs. No. 1 UConn

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

Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) reacts after scoring two plus drawing the foul during the Cards' exhibition game against visiting Kansas at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Friday, October 24, 2025.

Ryan Conwell: Louisville basketball player profile

No. 11 Louisville put on a clinic, winning 104-45 in its season opener over South Carolina State. The Cardinals took off running from the jump,

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