Pat Kelsey says Rick Pitino can come back to Louisville anytime he wants
On a new episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein is joined by Louisville basketball head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss the state of the program. Kelsey breaks down the impact some of the transfers, like Aly Khalifa, can make this season, as well as the incoming freshman, like Mikel Brown. Later, they discuss their challenging non-conference schedule as well and the rekindling of old rivalries. Finally, they discuss how the ACC improves and what it will take for the Cardinals to win the ACC regular season title and earn a spot in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
1:43 - Why do you think you've been so successful as a HC?
2:10 - Who taught Pat Kelsey how to instill culture?
3:38 - How did you flip Louisville's program so quickly?
4:40 - Losing to Tennessee early last season
6:20 - What did you tell the team after you lost to Creighton in the NCAA Tournament?
8:30 - What's the biggest thing you know about being the Louisville HC now that you didn't know before you took the job?
9:45 - Thoughts on the roster
11:45 - Thoughts on Mikel Brown
12:45 - Conwell, McKneely, Wooley --- combined to make 273 three-point shots last season
14:00 - What type of impact can Aly Khalifa make?
15:00 - Which other newcomers could make an impact?
16:00 - Kasean Pryor's progress with his injury and process of being cleared
17:30 - Non-conference schedule this season
18:45 - Rekindling old rivalries
20:30 - Why is playing Kentucky earlier in the season better for CBB
22:00 - Welcoming Rick Pitino back to the KFC Yum Center
23:30 - How does the ACC improve?
25:10 - What’s 1 great win and 1 tough loss he carries with him
25:50 - What has to happen for Louisville to win an ACC regular season title and earn a high seed in the NCAA Tournament?
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