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Louisville is in the process of building its roster for the 2026-27 season, with commits from three players from the transfer portal.  The players

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Welcome to “Season in review,” a post-season Louisville basketball series highlighting each individual performer and their impact on the

Louisville Cardinals center Aly Khalifa (15) had 11 points and was 3-for-4 in three-point shooting as well as six rebounds, five assists and three blocks as Louisville rolls 87-46 over Eastern Michigan to improve to 6-0 Monday night, Nov. 24, 2025 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Season in review: Louisville big Aly Khalifa

Welcome to “Season in review,” a post-season Louisville basketball series highlighting each individual performer and their impact on the Cardinals’

Season in review: Louisville forward J'Vonne Hadley

Welcome to “Season in review,” a post-season Louisville basketball series highlighting each individual performer and their impact on the Cardinals'

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals Guard Kobe Rodgers (11) shoots the ball during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Season in review: Louisville senior point guard Kobe Rodgers

In just two years under Pat Kelsey, the Louisville men's basketball program has seen significant changes.   The Cardinals qualified for back-to-back

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Louisville basketball's 5 biggest offseason needs

It’s never as simple as, “that season was a success or failure” for a program like Louisville. And it should never be that way.   In this

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey looks on in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images //// Graphic: William McDermott

Obituary: The 2025-26 Louisville basketball season

Despite South Florida being a trendy upset pick leading up to Thursday's Round of 64 game against 6-seeded Louisville, it was the Cardinals who were

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) dunks during the second half against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville fights off a pesky South Florida

With or without Mikel Brown Jr, Louisville is both the more talented and proven basketball team ahead of Thursday’s Round of 64 matchup with the

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) reacts late in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Game preview: How does Louisville beat South Florida?

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

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) goes to the basket against Miami (FL) Hurricanes center Ernest Udeh Jr. (8) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Cardinal Sports Insider: Louisville's defining factors and what to do with Sananda Fru

With 58 seconds remaining, Louisville found itself within one possession before senior guard Isaac McKneely turned the ball over on an inbounds under

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Dante Allen (35) with the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) defends in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Interior defensive woes and struggles from deep crush Louisville against Miami

CHARLOTTE, N.C.  — Louisville's 78-73 loss to Miami (FL) in Thursday's ACC Tournament quarterfinals ended up being one of the most physically

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tru Washington (10) with the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) and Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) defend in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

How it happened: Miami's length and athleticism too much for Louisville in ACC Tournament

Louisville fell short to Miami on Thursday afternoon, 78-73, in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals.  Head coach Pat Kelsey discussed the free-throw and

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts to a call during the second half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey speaks following Miami loss

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was far from pretty, as 24th-ranked Louisville clanked 20 3-pointers but still held on to a 62-58 ACC Tournament win over SMU.

How it happened: Defense pushes Cards past SMU, into quarterfinals

Louisville defeated Miami (FL) Saturday afternoon, 92-89, bringing the Cards’ record to 22-9 (11-7) on the year.  Afterwards, head coach Pat

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

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey speaks after Miami win

The senior pairing of Ryan Conwell and J'Vonne Hadley was a tone-setter in the home finale for Louisville, setting the standard in the first half

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

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

Louisville defeated Syracuse Tuesday night, 77-62, bringing the Cards’ record to 21-9 (10-7) on the year.  Afterwards, head coach Pat Kelsey

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

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

Change was coming for Louisville basketball after back-to-back road losses.   Which is exactly what Cardinals fans saw when head coach Pat Kelsey

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

How it happened: Louisville mixes it up, pounds Syracuse

Louisville looks to end its struggles in its final home contest. Squaring up against Syracuse, the Cardinals look to improve on their strong 14-2

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How can Louisville get back on track and beat Syracuse?

Louisville's recent road slides against top competition continued on Saturday with an 80-75 loss at Clemson.   The Cardinals are now 3-5 away from

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.

How it happened: Louisville shoots itself into loss at Clemson

Two teams fighting for conference standing will try to end their losing streaks Saturday afternoon.  Louisville visits Clemson, having lost two of

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

Louisville basketball looks to bounce back at Clemson

No. 21 Louisville fell to SMU on Tuesday night 95-85, bringing their record to 19-7 (8-5) on the season.  Pat Kelsey discussed his team's subpar

Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey looks on during the first half against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey following road loss to SMU

Entering Tuesday night's game at SMU, the second of a five-day road trip to the Lone Star state for the Cardinals, it was clear the Mustangs' effort

Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) brings the ball up court past Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 21 Louisville carved up by SMU

Louisville point-forward J’Vonne Hadley shot faked from the right wing, used his quickness to get around a Baylor defender and into the lane before

Jan 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) brings the ball up court against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Behind the best stretch of J'Vonne Hadley's career

Pat Kelsey and 24th-ranked Louisville closed out the non-conference schedule with an impressive defensive performance and 82-71 win over Baylor in

Feb 7, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) handles the ball against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 24 Louisville stuffs Baylor in final non-conference battle

WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA — It wasn’t easy.   24th-ranked Louisville’s wire-to-wire 88-80 road conference win over Wake Forest was one in which

Feb 7, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) handles the ball against Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Marqus Marion (11) during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images