Louisville basketball feels back in a big way for the first time in a long time. Head coach Pat Kelsey has completely transformed this Cardinals squad, and tonight’s performance proved it.
In one of college basketball’s biggest rivalries, one that has been heavily one sided in Kentucky’s favor in recent years, Louisville flipped the script. The Cardinals controlled the game from start to finish, playing with relentless energy and pace. They pushed the tempo in transition, knocked down key three pointers, and attacked the rim with confidence.
Freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. was a spark throughout the night. Though a bit erratic from three, he showcased elite quickness, creativity, and poise — traits that make him look like a future star for the Cardinals.
Kentucky’s defense struggled to find answers all game long. The Wildcats now face a tough stretch ahead with Michigan State and North Carolina on deck in their non conference slate.
For Louisville, this win is a statement, a sign that Pat Kelsey’s program is turning a corner and that the Cardinals are once again a legitimate force in college basketball.