LOUISVILLE CARDINALS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Louisville basketball operates from the KFC Yum! Center, where the Cardinals have dominated with a 14-2 home record against their 5-5 away performance this season. Pat Kelsey's squad averages 86.8 points per game while holding opponents to just 71.8, demonstrating the defensive intensity that defines his system. The 19-7 overall record and 5-5 Atlantic Coast Conference mark position Louisville at a critical juncture, as the Cardinals must improve their road efficiency to contend for tournament seeding.
At the University of Louisville—founded in 1798 and home to 24,123 students—men's basketball maintains its place among the ACC's most prestigious programs. The 16-player roster reflects Kelsey's measured approach to roster construction, prioritizing development and cohesion over depth acquisition. With a plus-15.0 scoring differential at home, the Cardinals have built a fortress in downtown Louisville while seeking consistency in the league's increasingly competitive environment, where neutral-site and road victories prove essential for postseason consideration.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Louisville |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Venue | KFC Yum! Center |
| Head Coach | Pat Kelsey |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mikel Brown Jr. | G |
| 12 | Mouhamed Camara | F |
| 3 | Ryan Conwell | G |
| 13 | Sananda Fru | F |
| 1 | J'Vonne Hadley | G |
| 33 | Will Hanke | G |
| 5 | London Johnson | G |
| 15 | Aly Khalifa | C |
| 55 | Spencer Legg | G |
| 10 | Isaac McKneely | G |
| 7 | Kasean Pryor | F |
| 11 | Kobe Rodgers | G |
| 9 | Khani Rooths | F |
| 4 | Cole Sherman | G |
| 14 | Adrian Wooley | G |
| 53 | Vangelis Zougris | F |
SEASON RECORD
23-10
Overall
17-2
Home
6-8
Away
7-7
Conference
84.8 PPG / 72.2 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | W 104-45 |
| Nov 7 | Jackson State Tigers | W 106-70 |
| Nov 12 | Kentucky Wildcats | W 96-88 |
| Nov 15 | Ohio Bobcats | W 106-81 |
| Nov 21 | Cincinnati Bearcats | W 74-64 |
| Nov 25 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 87-46 |
| Nov 27 | NJIT Highlanders | W 104-47 |
| Dec 4 | Arkansas Razorbacks | L 80-89 |
| Dec 6 | Indiana Hoosiers | W 87-78 |
| Dec 13 | Memphis Tigers | W 99-73 |
| Dec 17 | Tennessee Volunteers | L 62-83 |
| Dec 20 | Montana Grizzlies | W 94-54 |
| Dec 31 | California Golden Bears | W 90-70 |
| Jan 3 | Stanford Cardinal | L 76-80 |
| Jan 7 | Duke Blue Devils | L 73-84 |
| Jan 10 | Boston College Eagles | W 75-62 |
| Jan 14 | Virginia Cavaliers | L 70-79 |
| Jan 18 | Pittsburgh Panthers | W 100-59 |
| Jan 24 | Virginia Tech Hokies | W 85-71 |
| Jan 27 | Duke Blue Devils | L 52-83 |
| Jan 31 | SMU Mustangs | W 88-74 |
| Feb 5 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | W 76-65 |
| Feb 7 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | W 88-80 |
| Feb 10 | NC State Wolfpack | W 118-77 |
| Feb 14 | Baylor Bears | W 82-71 |
| Feb 18 | SMU Mustangs | L 85-95 |
| Feb 21 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 87-70 |
| Feb 24 | North Carolina Tar Heels | L 74-77 |
| Feb 28 | Clemson Tigers | L 75-80 |
| Mar 4 | Syracuse Orange | W 77-62 |
| Mar 7 | Miami Hurricanes | W 92-89 |
| Mar 11 | SMU Mustangs | W 62-58 |
| Mar 12 | Miami Hurricanes | L 73-78 |
ANALYTICS
+12.6
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
55.8%
SOS
#43
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.8408
113.6
Adj O
98.3
Adj D
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Kentucky Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Louisville Men's Basketball compete in?
- Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Louisville play men's basketball home games?
- Louisville Men's Basketball plays home games at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY.
- Who is the head coach of Louisville Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball is Pat Kelsey.
- When was Louisville Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Louisville Men's Basketball is not currently available.