What the metrics think of Louisville basketball under Pat Kelsey

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.© Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In Louisville’s first season under Pat Kelsey, we saw his immediate influence in terms of playstyle and efficiency metrics. This winter, Louisville is off to a soaring start, holding a 3-0 record, a top-12 ranking, and its first win over archrival Kentucky in six years. What are the metrics saying about the Cardinals' fast start, and what trends have we seen in year two of Pat Kelsey? The Cardinals may not have been the best in the nation at anything, but a top-20 3-point attempt rate and 2-point percentage made one thing clear: Louisville values layups, 3-pointers, and free throws.

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