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Welcome to “What to expect,” an offseason article series focusing on the Louisville basketball roster and each of its scholarship players.

Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) reacts after losing to the Texas Tech Red Raiders during overtime during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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What to expect: Karter Knox's junior year

The withdrawal deadline for the 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone. That gives the basketball world a clear look at who will be available to be

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There's no question that Louisville has been among the biggest offseason spenders this cycle. Head coach Pat Kelsey and the Cardinals have assembled

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Welcome to “Season in review,” a post-season Louisville basketball series highlighting each individual performer and their impact on the Cardinals'

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Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) reacts to a play during the second half against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Season in review: Louisville sharpshooter Isaac McKneely

This spring feels like a tumultuous time for Pat Kelsey and Louisville men's basketball. The Cardinals are coming off their first NCAA Tournament win

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals mascot Louie looks on during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Louisville basketball 2026 offseason roster and staff tracker

In just two years under Pat Kelsey, the Louisville men's basketball program has seen significant changes.   The Cardinals qualified for back-to-back

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Louisville basketball's 5 biggest offseason needs

The second season of the Pat Kelsey era comes to a close, with the Cardinals losing 77-69 in the Round of 32 to the Michigan State Spartans. The

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) drives the ball against Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Louisville's lack of interior scoring ends its season against Michigan State

Louisville wasn't without its chances in the season-ending 77-69 loss to Michigan State.   The Spartans turned the ball over 15 times, and the

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) waves after the second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville's season ends with squandered opportunities against Michigan State

After half a day to decompress following Louisville basketball's first NCAA Tournament victory in nine years, the gears start to turn towards one of

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Game preview: Izzo, Michigan State up next for Louisville

Louisville hung on versus South Florida, defeating the Bulls 83-79 in the NCAA Tournament.  Head coach Pat Kelsey discussed the resilience of

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey speaks at a postgame press conference after the game against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey and players speak following South Florida win

After an underwhelming effort versus Miami (FL) in the ACC Tournament, Louisville guard Isaac McKneely was on the front end of a lot of criticism. He

Isaac McKneely leads the way in NCAA Tournament victory over South Florida

Louisville men's basketball is in the big dance for the second consecutive season after earning a 6-seed in the East region and will play its first

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Isaac McKneely, Ryan Conwell react to NCAA Tournament bid

With 58 seconds remaining, Louisville found itself within one possession before senior guard Isaac McKneely turned the ball over on an inbounds under

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Dante Allen (35) with the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) defends in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Interior defensive woes and struggles from deep crush Louisville against Miami

With less than 1:30 remaining in the game and down 57-58, the Cardinals looked to their senior guard Ryan Conwell to get them across the finish line,

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Vangelis Zougris (53) reacts late in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Vangelis Zougris and Ryan Conwell lead late surge over SMU

With less than 30 seconds remaining, Adrian Wooley had the ball in his hands with the Cardinals down one. He proceeded to make one of the biggest

Mar 7, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) drives to the basket against Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Adrian Wooley guides Louisville in win over Miami

Louisville defeated Syracuse Tuesday night, 77-62, bringing the Cards’ record to 21-9 (10-7) on the year.  Afterwards, head coach Pat Kelsey

Mar 3, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the first half agains the Syracuse Orange at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey and players speak after Syracuse win

Change was coming for Louisville basketball after back-to-back road losses.   Which is exactly what Cardinals fans saw when head coach Pat Kelsey

Mar 3, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) dribbles against Syracuse Orange guard JJ Starling (2) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville mixes it up, pounds Syracuse

Louisville looks to end its struggles in its final home contest. Squaring up against Syracuse, the Cardinals look to improve on their strong 14-2

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How can Louisville get back on track and beat Syracuse?

With 8:49 left, Louisville's Khani Rooths threw a costly, or even careless, pass that led to a turnover and a wide-open made three for Clemson.

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The Louisville Cardinals look towards their bench Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina.

Louisville's offense stalls in loss at Clemson

Louisville's recent road slides against top competition continued on Saturday with an 80-75 loss at Clemson.   The Cardinals are now 3-5 away from

Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) is defended by Clemson Tigers guard Efrem Johnson (4) Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina.

How it happened: Louisville shoots itself into loss at Clemson

On the first play of the second half, Mikel Brown Jr. was late to closeout to a shooter.   This then led to a miss, where Louisville missed a

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) is fouled byLouisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Louisville's lackluster defensive effort leads to loss at North Carolina

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Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) pressures NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) during ACC basketball February 9, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Cardinal Sports Insider: It's time for Louisville's guards to step up defensively

Louisville's turnover issues and defensive woes led to what Pat Kelsey phrased as "a recipe for losing a conference game on the road." Louisville

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Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Jaron Pierre Jr. (5) looks to move the ball past Louisville Cardinals forward Vangelis Zougris (53) and guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Louisville's defensive woes lead to road loss at SMU

Entering Tuesday night's game at SMU, the second of a five-day road trip to the Lone Star state for the Cardinals, it was clear the Mustangs' effort

Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) brings the ball up court past Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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