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Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball

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Louisville

Cardinals · Men's Basketball

Pat Kelsey

Head Coach

Full staff (8)

Ronnie Hamilton

Assistant Coach

Email

Jermaine Ukaegbu

Assistant Coach

Email

Mitch Johnson

Assistant Coach

Email

Eli Foy

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Chief of Staff

Email

Braden Connor

Director of Basketball Operations

Email

Katie Creznic

Associate Athletic Trainer/M. Basketball

Email

Zech Wu

Creative Director

Email

Stephanie Davis

Executive Assistant

Email

Head Coach

Pat Kelsey

kelsey@gocards.com

Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.

Basketball Staff Contacts

Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.

NameRoleEmail
Ronnie Hamilton Assistant Coach ronnieh@gocards.com
Jermaine Ukaegbu Assistant Coach jermaine@gocards.com
Mitch Johnson Assistant Coach mitch@gocards.com
Eli Foy Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Chief of Staff eli@gocards.com
Braden Connor Director of Basketball Operations braden@gocards.com
Katie Creznic Associate Athletic Trainer/M. Basketball katie@gocards.com
Zech Wu Creative Director zech@gocards.com
Stephanie Davis Executive Assistant stephanied@gocards.com

About Louisville Cardinals Basketball

The University of Louisville men's basketball program represents a storied ACC tradition competing at the highest level of college basketball. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the Cardinals play in one of the nation's most competitive conferences featuring top-tier programs and NBA-level talent. Head coach Pat Kelsey leads a program committed to developing players both on and off the court, emphasizing academic excellence alongside athletic achievement. Louisville offers student-athletes access to world-class facilities, expert coaching, and a strong support system designed to prepare them for professional opportunities. The university's robust academic programs ensure recruits receive a quality education from a respected institution. The passionate fan base and vibrant campus community create an electric environment for competing at the highest level. High school players seeking to play in a prestigious ACC program with genuine developmental focus should reach out to Coach Kelsey's staff to learn more about becoming a Cardinal.

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Net price

$14,960/yr

Below D1 median ($17,886)

Grad rate

60%

Below D1 median (67%)

Enrollment

14,727

Above D1 median (9,019)

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price after aid (in-state), compared to 360 D1 schools with Scorecard data.

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000
$12,104 / year
$30,001–$48,000
$11,100 / year
$48,001–$75,000
$12,680 / year
$75,001–$110,000
$16,542 / year
$110,001+
$23,040 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
Undergraduate enrollment
14,727
Average net price
$14,960 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state)
$13,390 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state)
$29,736 / year
Graduation rate
60%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar

NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Louisville Cardinals camp or visit schedule.

One NCAA 2026-27 calendar for every D1 program. Dates checked against the NCAA calendar on Nov 8, 2026. NCAA calendar updated Jul 30, 2026. View the NCAA calendar (PDF)

Confirm rules with your target school's compliance office before visits or commitments.

Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.

Program history

3

NCAA titles

1980, 1986, 2013

8

Final Fours

1959, 1972, 1975, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1986, 2005

1

NIT titles

1956

Naismith Hall of Fame coaches

Source: Wikipedia

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

Notable NBA/pro alumni

Notable NBA and professional alumni for this program
Player Team(s) Years
Butch Beard Knicks, Warriors, Hawks, Cavaliers, Nets —
Darrell Griffith Jazz 1980–1991
Felton Spencer Timberwolves, Jazz, Warriors, Spurs, Knicks, Magic 1990–2002
Rodney McCray Rockets, Kings, Mavericks, Bulls 1983–1993
Jim Price Lakers, Nuggets, Bucks, Pistons, Clippers —

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

ACC Teams

ACC men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Boston College View program → Location Chestnut Hill, MA Enrollment 10,085 Avg. net price $38,930
California View program → Location Berkeley, CA Enrollment 33,068 Avg. net price $14,538
Clemson View program → Location Clemson, SC Enrollment 23,300 Avg. net price $22,032
Duke View program → Location Durham, NC Enrollment 6,442 Avg. net price $23,706
Florida State View program → Location Tallahassee, FL Enrollment 32,212 Avg. net price $8,605
Georgia Tech View program → Location Atlanta, GA Enrollment 18,785 Avg. net price $12,028
Louisville View program → Location Louisville, KY Enrollment 14,727 Avg. net price $14,960
Miami View program → Location Coral Gables, FL Enrollment 12,913 Avg. net price $36,483
NC State View program → Location Raleigh, NC Enrollment 27,371 Avg. net price $16,486
North Carolina View program → Location Chapel Hill, NC Enrollment 20,752 Avg. net price $11,305
Notre Dame View program → Location South Bend, IN Enrollment 8,818 Avg. net price $25,339
Pittsburgh View program → Location Pittsburgh, PA Enrollment 20,370 Avg. net price $29,362
SMU View program → Location Dallas, TX Enrollment 7,277 Avg. net price $39,816
Stanford View program → Location Stanford, CA Enrollment 7,554 Avg. net price $12,307
Syracuse View program → Location Syracuse, NY Enrollment 15,477 Avg. net price $43,336
Virginia View program → Location Charlottesville, VA Enrollment 17,597 Avg. net price $18,056
Virginia Tech View program → Location Blacksburg, VA Enrollment 30,923 Avg. net price $25,808
Wake Forest View program → Location Winston-Salem, NC Enrollment 5,485 Avg. net price $28,165
All Atlantic Coast Conference programs →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisville D1?

Yes, Louisville is an NCAA Division I program in the ACC. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Louisville men's basketball.

What conference is Louisville in?

Louisville competes in the ACC for D1 men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Louisville?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,960 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.

What is undergraduate enrollment at Louisville?

College Scorecard reports approximately 14,727 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Louisville?

Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.

Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Louisville Cardinals

Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D1 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Louisville Cardinals require.

Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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