Louisville basketball snapped its two-game losing streak after the Cardinals defeated Syracuse 77-62. Pat Kelsey gave a passionate message to the Louisville fans after the game, stating, “I love being a Louisville Cardinal,” and emphasizing that this team understands what the Louisville basketball program means to the city.
The Cardinals' coach also stated that he is excited for the postseason and thinks this team has what it takes to leave a great legacy. The Cardinals face Miami this Saturday, and then will play in the ACC Tournament on Wednesday, March 11, and then will look to return to the program’s second straight ACC Championship game.
Read more: Pat Kelsey gives passionate message as Louisville basketball eyes a strong finish
Chris Bell is all-in to play with former Louisville football QB
Last week, the NFL Combine took place, and Louisville football's wide receiver Chris Bell might not have been able to participate in the physical competitions because of his torn ACL, but he was open to the media for questions. One question Bell was asked was about a possible reunion with former Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough, and Bell made it clear he is all-in to play with Shough.
The 6-foot-2, 225-pound wide receiver started his response with, “Man, it would be great,” and even went on to state that he was told Shough has been telling the Saints about the Cardinals' star wide receiver. The 2026 NFL will take place in Pittsburgh from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Read more: Louisville's Chris Bell makes feelings clear on possible reunion with Tyler Shough
Pat Kelsey's cautious update on Mikel Brown Jr.
Louisville basketball has one final game in the regular season, and it is one last chance for the Cardinals to earn their first road win over a ranked team. The Cardinals are out of the AP Polls for the first time this season, while Miami jumped up to No. 22 in the latest ranking. The story Louisville fans are keeping an eye on is Mikel Brown Jr. and his availability.
After the Cardinals' win over Syracuse, Pat Kelsey gave a cautious update that left Louisville fans guessing whether Brown would play. Kelsey stated multiple times that they want him 100 percent, that they will evaluate him, and that "we will just see how this process goes over the next several days."
Read more: Pat Kelsey gives cautious injury update on Mikel Brown Jr. ahead of Miami showdown