Louisville is close to finalizing a deal to hire Pat Kelsey, the College of Charleston coach, as their next head basketball coach after a thorough search following Kenny Payne's dismissal in March.

The Big Picture

The potential hiring of Kelsey signals a new chapter for Louisville's basketball program as they aim to bounce back from recent struggles and revitalize their performance under new leadership.

By the Numbers
  • Kelsey has 12 seasons of head coaching experience.
  • He led the College of Charleston to the NCAA Tournament in the past two seasons.
  • Kelsey achieved a record of 186–95 over nine seasons at Winthrop.
State of Play
  • Louisville is finalizing a deal with Pat Kelsey to be their next head coach.
  • Several other coaches were considered for the position, including Scott Drew and Dusty May.
Bottom Line

Pat Kelsey is on the brink of taking the reins at Louisville, potentially bringing a fresh start and renewed hope to the program after a period of underperformance.