University of Louisville Men's Basketball

Pat Kelsey

Head Men's Basketball Coach

University of LouisvilleNCAA D1Men's Basketball

Head Coach

Official Profile

Coaching Intelligence

Biography

Head Coach - 14 seasons Two season at Louisville: 51-19 (29-9 ACC) 14 seasons overall: 312-141, 178-70 conference 6 NCAA Tournament appearances Coaching Honors 2025 ACC Coach of the Year 2025 Naismith Coach of the Year Semifinalist 2024 CAA Coach of the Year 2023 USBWA District Coach of the Year 2023 NABC District Coach of the Year 2021 Big South Coach of the Year Team Accomplishments 11 conference championship (five tournament, six regular season) T-2nd finish in the ACC in 2024-25; runner-up at the 2025 ACC Tournament Championship, Louisville's first-ever appearance in a semifinal or championship game in the ACC CAA Tournament Champions: 2023, 2024 CAA Regular Season Champions: 2023, 2024 Big South Tournament Champions: 2017, 2020, 2021 Big South Regular Season Champions: 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 Pat Kelsey, a proven program builder who’s won nearly 70% of his career games, was named the new men’s basketball head coach at the University of Louisville on March 28, 2024. The Cincinnati native Kelsey is the 24th head coach in Louisville’s 110-year history, and the 10th in the past 79 years. Kelsey has been a dominant winner across his 14 seasons as a head coach, including two years at Louisville, three at the College of Charleston and the previous nine at Winthrop. He boasts an impressive 312-141 record (68.9%) across his head coaching career with 11 total conference championships and five NCAA Tournament bids. The Cardinals finished the 2025-26 season 24-11 in Kelsey's second y

Other coaches at University of Louisville

Explore the rest of University of Louisville's coaching staff

View all University of Louisville coaches

Other Men's Basketball head coaches in NCAA D1

See how peer programs staff their Men's Basketball teams

Browse all Men's Basketball coaches

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pat Kelsey's role at University of Louisville?▾

Pat Kelsey serves as Head Men's Basketball Coach for University of Louisville Men's Basketball.

How do I get recruited by Pat Kelsey?▾

Research Pat Kelsey's coaching philosophy and recruiting priorities on their CommitPath profile. Understanding what a coach values helps you craft targeted outreach. CommitPath Pro includes AI-personalized introductions based on each coach's communication style and priorities.

Ready to reach out to Pat Kelsey?

You know their philosophy, priorities, and communication style. Get their verified contact info and an AI-personalized introduction.

Get Started Free