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Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) looks on during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Louisville’s Ryan Conwell, Mikel Brown Jr. earn 2026 All-ACC honors

William McDermott5 hours ago

Mar 7, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts to a call in a game against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

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VIDEO: Pat Kelsey talks ahead of 2026 ACC Tournament

William McDermott9 hours ago

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.

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

William McDermott03/08/26

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

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Adrian Wooley guides Louisville in win over Miami

David Hendren03/08/26

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

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VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey speaks after Miami win

David Hendren03/08/26

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

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

William McDermott03/07/26

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

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

William McDermott03/06/26

Louisville Cardinals center Aly Khalifa (15) and Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) box out Clemson Tigers forward Chase Thompson (3) Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina.

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Bracketology: What they're saying about Louisville basketball in March

William McDermott03/05/26

Mar 3, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) kisses the floor as winds down in the second half against the Syracuse Orange at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Syracuse 77-62. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Ryan Conwell and J'Vonne Hadley pave the way past Syracuse

David Hendren03/04/26

Mar 3, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the first half agains the Syracuse Orange at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey and players speak after Syracuse win

David Hendren03/04/26

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

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How it happened: Louisville mixes it up, pounds Syracuse

William McDermott03/04/26

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How can Louisville get back on track and beat Syracuse?

Connor Stanley03/03/26

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) drives the basket as the Louisville Cardinals host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an NCAA basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Louisville.

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Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. to miss home finale against Syracuse

William McDermott03/03/26

Jan 13, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts during the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers at KFC Yum! Center. . Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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VIDEO: Pat Kelsey looks ahead to Syracuse on weekly teleconference

William McDermott03/02/26

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Louisville's offense stalls in loss at Clemson

David Hendren03/01/26

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VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey speaks following Clemson loss

David Hendren03/01/26

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.

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How it happened: Louisville shoots itself into loss at Clemson

William McDermott02/28/26

Feb 4, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks with guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) 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

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VIDEO: Pat Kelsey, Mikel Brown Jr, and Kobe Rodgers preview Clemson

William McDermott02/27/26

The Cardinals mascot pumps up the crowd alongside pyrotechnics during pregame introductions before the Louisville Cardinals host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an NCAA basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Louisville.

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Cardinal Sports Insider: Bracketology edition, Louisville basketball recruiting tidbits

William McDermott02/27/26

Mar 14, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) handles the ball against Clemson Tigers guard Chase Hunter (1) during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Louisville basketball looks to bounce back at Clemson

Connor Stanley02/26/26

Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey during the Cards win over the N.C. State Wolfpack 118-77 at the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville February 9, 2026.

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Analyzing Louisville basketball's struggles against top-competition

William McDermott02/25/26

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) is fouled byLouisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Louisville's lackluster defensive effort leads to loss at North Carolina

David Hendren02/24/26

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey speaks after loss to North Carolina

David Hendren02/24/26

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) shoots as Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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How it happened: Louisville's comeback falls short at North Carolina

William McDermott02/24/26

Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey looks up at the scoreboard as the Louisville Cardinals host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an NCAA basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Louisville.

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Pat Kelsey: This week will 'define' Louisville's regular season

William McDermott02/23/26