Louisville Coach Pat Kelsey Speaks After Miami Win

Kelsey discusses standout performances, injuries, and team resilience in ACC regular season finale

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Louisville men's basketball head coach Pat Kelsey spoke to reporters following his team's 92-89 victory over Miami (FL) on Saturday. Kelsey highlighted the strong performances of players like Adrian Wooley, discussed the latest on injured guard Mikel Brown Jr., and praised his team's resilience in overcoming injuries and illnesses during the regular season.

Why it matters

Louisville's win over Miami keeps the Cardinals in contention for a high seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament, which is a crucial step towards earning an NCAA Tournament bid. Kelsey's comments provide insight into the team's strengths, challenges, and mindset heading into the postseason.

The details

In the win over Miami, Louisville was led by Ryan Conwell's 24 points, while J'Vonne Hadley added 16 points and Adrian Wooley contributed 15 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Kelsey praised Wooley's performance and provided an update on the status of injured guard Mikel Brown Jr. The coach also highlighted his team's resilience in overcoming various injuries and illnesses throughout the regular season.

  • The game against Miami was Louisville's final regular season contest.
  • Louisville's next games will be in the ACC Tournament, which begins on March 12.

The players

Pat Kelsey

Head coach of the Louisville men's basketball team.

Adrian Wooley

Louisville player who had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists in the win over Miami.

Mikel Brown Jr.

Louisville guard who has been dealing with an injury.

Ryan Conwell

Louisville player who scored a team-high 24 points in the win over Miami.

J'Vonne Hadley

Louisville player who scored 16 points and added 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals in the win over Miami.

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