Pat Kelsey has been appointed as the new head men's basketball coach for Louisville, following a unanimous approval by the board. Kelsey expressed confidence in reviving the program, emphasizing a focus on winning. He highlighted the rich history of Louisville basketball and the passionate fan base. Kelsey's contract details include an annual salary of $2.3 million for five years, with incentives and a significant buyout clause. Despite not being the top choice, Kelsey is determined to lead the Cardinals to success.
According to Goodman, former Louisville head coach Chris Mack will take over new UofL HC (and former Mack assistant) Pat Kelsey’s old job. The ol’ switcheroo brings Mack back to college basketball. #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 https://t.co/rIx8PjOAZR
WHAT? Did not think they would go retread. https://t.co/t1SlaHEEal
WHAT? Did not think they’d go retread. https://t.co/SLBnrtIwEd
BREAKING: Charleston is expected to hire former Xavier and Louisville head coach Chris Mack, source told @thefieldof68. Mack was the primary target of Charleston AD Matt Roberts from the time Pat Kelsey left. Mack went to the NCAA tourney 8 times in 9 seasons at Xavier, his…
'This is my office?' Lousiville head coach Pat Kelsey couldn't believe it. 🤣 (🎥: @LouisvilleMBB) https://t.co/XChF0oEbpZ
What has you most confident about Pat Kelsey succeeding at Louisville? What is a potential concern (if any)?
I’ve been told by several people that Pat Kelsey crushed the news conference like few have done prior. No surprise. As I said, the guy has more energy, passion than any coach I’ve ever been around. He’s exactly what Louisville needed after Kenny Payne.
ICYMI | My column on Pat Kelsey’s frenetic first day as Louisville basketball coach. Takeaway line: “Stop, coach. You had them at ‘shoes.’” https://t.co/BMXDVyPaue
Louisville's new basketball coach Pat Kelsey grabs a demoralized fan base at hello. https://t.co/tHhizjWU6Q
HIGH VOLTAGE | Inside Pat Kelsey's electric first day as Louisville basketball coach, my column https://t.co/BMXDVyPaue https://t.co/iQEET1GJd1
UL’s new coach Pat Kelsey currently doing a Twitter Space with Louisville fans That is cool, I gotta admit
Louisville Basketball Hired Pat Kelsey As Their Head Coach & He Came To His Opening Press Conference With A Stand Up Set https://t.co/Q5Kzx1XaFg https://t.co/Q5Kzx1XaFg
“Son, that’s where God lives!” Sharing again one more time because it’s just too good not to: Pat Kelsey talks about his reoccurring dream with Saint Peter and Louisville basketball. #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 @patkelsey https://t.co/dR4SxphL8y
"It doesn't get any higher than this." The Louisville job can be an intimidating one. I asked Pat Kelsey if Louisville is "God's House", how does he plan on making himself feel at home? Full answer: #GoCards @WHAS11 https://t.co/inx7zZ1xcZ https://t.co/jXr6QkCIqp
The press conference is over. Work awaits. But Pat Kelsey took his first task as Louisville basketball coach by storm, it seems like. Thoughts? https://t.co/xbXxbleRYO
Pat Kelsey is going to have his work cut out for him in the transfer portal. However, he does have a bucket in the form of his son Johnny Ballgame #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 @patkelsey https://t.co/I6iG4YHd93
Contract details for new Kentucky WBB head coach Kenny Brooks have been released. 5-year deal worth $7.7 million -- $1.5 million per season on average. That makes him the 7th highest-paid head coach in the country and 3rd highest in SEC. Source: https://t.co/kQtE0dt0C6
Louisville Pat Kelsey when mentioning his wife https://t.co/h7KovEXI3I
Kenny Brooks’ five-year deal at Kentucky: Year 1: $1.3 million Year 2: $1.4 million Year 3: $1.5 million Year 4: $1.7 million Year 5: $1.8 million https://t.co/HWN5xsHq9Z
Little crumpled up but here’s the details of Pat Kelsey’s contract at Louisville: -2.3 million annually for 5 years -incentives ranging from 25,000- $500,000 for accomplishments -95% of tanning compensation for a buyout #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 https://t.co/88HVqwwEkI
Louisville is now paying 3 current or former coaches: Pat Kelsey Kenny Payne Chris Mack https://t.co/WedmmT8gW2
Pat Kelsey after praising the passion of the Louisville fan base. "Very knowledgeable, very opinionated, I know. That's what I signed up for, so bring it. We need you on the ship."
“Very knowledgeable, very opinionated and that’s what I signed up for, bring it” -Pat Kelsey on the Louisville fan base #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11
“Kenny Payne obviously didn’t work out the way we wanted it but he is a major part of Card Nation and he is welcome back like anyone else… we’re really proud of who he is” -Pat Kelsey not afraid to address the elephants in the room #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11
Pat Kelsey when mentioning his wife. "The good news, I was her third choice and that worked out really well." Well done.
Pat Kelsey on his wife Lisa, "I was her third choice and that worked out pretty well." (Brings down the house.)
“You wanna know if I can recruit, meet my wife Lisa…. I was her third choice and that worked out really good” Pat Kelsey knows what’s up #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 https://t.co/08fh1WLfhU
Pat Kelsey told a story about a reoccurring dream he’s had where Saint Peter shows him around a neighborhood with all the best college basketball programs houses. When he gets to Louisville’s house, St. Peter tells him “that’s where God lives” #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 https://t.co/0py7ry2Omc
New Louisville coach Pat Kelsey said he committed a turnover when he was picked up in Charleston this morning by Louisville officials. "My shirt had the slightest, I mean slightest tint of blue," Kelsey said. U of L AD Josh Heird said, "How far is your house from here?"
Pat Kelsey "This is one of the most historically rich programs in the history of college basketball. You can feel it."
Ladies and gentlemen, Louisville head men’s basketball coach Pat Kelsey #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 https://t.co/XaKpvSFY9j
BREAKING: It’s official. The board has unanimously approved Pat Kelsey as the next head men’s basketball coach. #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 https://t.co/LvZTdaV8Er https://t.co/KO6McaKAhc
OFFICIAL | ULAA board has voted to hire Pat Kelsey as Louisville men's basketball coach
OFFIFCIAL | ULAA board has voted to hire Pat Kelsey as Louisville men's basketball coach
COLUMN FOR @CBSSports: Pat Kelsey might be the perfect guy for Louisville. As always, we'll see. But the fact that Louisville had to move so far down its list to find its next coach is evidence that the job has slipped considerably in recent years. https://t.co/xsBCK4E8Hj
Pat Kelsey wasn't #Louisville's 1st choice. He probably wasn't its 2nd or 3rd choice either. But there's a good chance he's just the right choice to get the Cardinals flying again ... https://t.co/I437XpeVtH
Upstairs at the Kueber Center now for a special meeting of the University of Louisville Board of Director where they will name Pat Kelsey the next head men’s basketball coach #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 https://t.co/UnVzo3tlQX
Heard something is going on here at the Kueber Center later #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 https://t.co/FhBfaNic9u
New Louisville coach Pat Kelsey has landed at Clark Regional Airport. He told WDRB's @TomLaneWDRB, "We're gonna win" https://t.co/Rhb4siKeRZ
Pat Kelsey has arrived as new era of Louisville basketball begins; "We're going to win." @patkelsey @247Sports @TravisBranham_ @ebosshoops https://t.co/4yQZQ2d90p
NEW | 4 things you should know about Pat Kelsey, Louisville's new coach https://t.co/SPUXuYstQx
New ACC basketball coaches: Louisville: Pat Kelsey (College of Charleston SMU: Andy Enfield (USC) Stanford: Kyle Smith (Washington State)
“Welcome to the Go Cards, Pat Kelsey.” -Moose https://t.co/ZDv8aQ5UYP
The Daily! @LouisvilleMBB *finally* got its new coach. Best of all, sure seems like the *right* coach, too. Plus: • @SMUBasketball snagged Andy Enfield • Rundown of portal’s top additions And, and we have Sweet 16 games today! Subscribe! https://t.co/mhElm5zt0W
Dalton Bolon was the leading scorer for Charleston last season. What does he think about Pat Kelsey at Louisville? "You'll have everybody within a year getting excited about Louisville basketball. It's not just an opinion. But that's a fact." Story: https://t.co/hId8fjbwnh