Kentucky

player headshot

Basketball

team image

St. Xavier

Ohio

Kobe Rodgers

Organization Logo

Louisville Cardinals

Shooting Guard

Louisville basketball is in the process of re-shaping its roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season.  And among the many guards who they have expressed

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Liberty Flames guard Brett Decker Jr. (4) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Cardinal Sports Basketball

Cardinal Sports

Louisville showing interest in Liberty transfer Brett Decker Jr.

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

The second season of the Pat Kelsey era comes to a close, with the Cardinals losing 77-69 in the Round of 32 to the Michigan State Spartans. The

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) drives the ball against Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Louisville's lack of interior scoring ends its season against Michigan State

After winning the first NCAA Tournament game of his head coaching career, Louisville and head coach Pat Kelsey will face the toughest challenge of

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey answer questions during the press conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Pat Kelsey, Cardinals preview Round of 32 vs. Michigan State

After half a day to decompress following Louisville basketball's first NCAA Tournament victory in nine years, the gears start to turn towards one of

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches a play against Michigan during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. - Junfu Han, USA TODAY Sports

Game preview: Izzo, Michigan State up next for Louisville

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

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

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

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

On Monday, Pat Kelsey and Louisville dropped a crucial top-20 road game at North Carolina and now look to bounce back against Clemson over the

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

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

No. 21 Louisville defeated Georgia Tech Saturday afternoon 87-70, bringing the Cards' record to 20-7 (9-5) on the year.  Afterwards, head coach Pat

Your paragraph text - 2026-02-21T180632.684

VIDEO: Louisville players and Pat Kelsey after win over Georgia Tech

Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) passes the ball against SMU Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center. Jan. 31, 2026

Cardinal Sports Insider: Isaac McKneely goes unnoticed, Louisville changes the pace

Louisville basketball hasn’t been in too many close games under second-year head coach Pat Kelsey.   Under his guidance, the Cardinals are 44-0

Louisville senior shooting guard Ryan Conwell and the Cardinals host NC State at 7 p.m. Monday. 

Ryan Conwell

Louisville showing growth, proves it late at Wake Forest

Louisville was forced to respond following a historic road loss at No. 4 Duke, and did it with an emphatic second half in an 88-74 win over SMU.

Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) celebrates slamming the ball home for two against SMU Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center. Jan. 31, 2026

How it happened: Bench pushes Louisville past SMU

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

How it happened: No. 20 Louisville smacks Pittsburgh

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

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

Louisville Cardinals forward Kasean Pryor (7)

Kasean Pryor

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

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.