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Pat Kelsey: “I think you can get good fast in the game today.”

New Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey is confident in his ability to achieve success quickly at U of L, a sentiment he has consistently expressed since taking on the role. For Cardinals fans who endured a challenging two-year period with repeated assurances that improvement would take time, Kelsey’s optimism is a welcome change.

During an interview on The Jim Rome Show, Kelsey reaffirmed his belief that success can be attained rapidly in today’s basketball landscape. He pointed to his experience at Charleston two years ago, where the team had a remarkable season, winning 31 games and reaching the Top 25, despite significant roster turnover afterward. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of quickly rebuilding and assembling a competitive team, a skill he aims to replicate at Louisville.

Facing an extraordinary situation with every scholarship player from the previous team entering the transfer portal, Kelsey has already begun reshaping the roster. While acknowledging the challenges of roster turnover in modern basketball, he stresses the need for efficient roster management and talent acquisition to establish a winning culture swiftly.

Although Louisville has substantial NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) funds available, Kelsey emphasizes that his approach to roster construction goes beyond financial incentives. He describes Louisville as an “earn it” program, focusing on developing players, competing for championships, and fostering a culture of hard work rather than making promises of immediate rewards.