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Newport's Taylen Kinney (0) reacts after scoring two of his 13 points in the first half against Washington County at Wednesday's 2023 King of the Bluegrass basketball tournament at Fairdale High School. Dec. 20, 2023

Elite '26 PG Taylen Kinney Names Louisville to Top Schools

The Newport, Ky. native is a top-20 prospect in the Class of 2026.

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Newport's Taylen Kinney (0) reacts after scoring two of his 13 points in the first half against Washington County at Wednesday's 2023 King of the Bluegrass basketball tournament at Fairdale High School. Dec. 20, 2023
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Elite '26 PG Taylen Kinney Names Louisville to Top Schools

The Newport, Ky. native is a top-20 prospect in the Class of 2026.

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Nov 27, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Louisville Cardinals guard Reyne Smith (6) shoots during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Louisville's Reyne Smith Earns ACC Co-Player of the Week Honors

The shooting guard had 27 points in the Cardinals' win at Florida State.

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Nov 28, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Louisville Cardinals forward Kasean Pryor (7) reacts after scoring during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Imperial Arena at the Atlantis resort.
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How the Diego Pavia Ruling Could Impact Louisville Men's Basketball

With the Vanderbilt QB earning a preliminary injunction in his case against the NCAA, that opens the door for two Cardinals to potentially return next season.

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Louisville head coach Jeff Walz instructed his team against Oklahoma during their game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 4, 2024.
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Hot-Shooting Louisville Dominates Memphis

The Cardinals shot 60.0 percent from the floor against the Tigers.

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Dec 11, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey gives instruction before the start of the second half against the UTEP Miners at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Texas-El Paso 77-74.
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What Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 90-76 Win at Florida State

Listen to what the head coach of the Cardinals, Reyne Smith and Noah Waterman said after their win over the Seminoles:

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Nov 22, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Reyne Smith (6) reacts during the second half against the Winthrop Eagles at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Winthrop 76-61.
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Highlights and Notes: Louisville 90, Florida State 76

The highlights plus the team and player notes from the Cardinals' win vs. the Seminoles.

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Dec 3, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) dribbles against Mississippi Rebels forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center.
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Louisville Defeats FSU in Shootout for First ACC Win

The Cardinals shot 15-of-29 on three point tries in their takedown of the Seminoles.

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Game Day Live Blog: Louisville at Florida State | Game 12

The Cardinals head to Tallahassee to face the Seminoles in their first ACC road game of the season.

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Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Noah Waterman (93) goes to the basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
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Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Florida State Seminoles

The Cardinals head to Tallahassee to face the Seminoles in their first ACC road game of the season.

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Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks to guard Chucky Hepburn (24) during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
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Watch: Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Preview Florida State

The Cardinals head to Tallahassee to face the Seminoles in their first ACC road game of the season.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Reyne Smith (6) celebrates Noah Waterman’s (93) three pointer during their game against the UTEP Miners on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.
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Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Florida State

Take a look at how the Cardinals stack up against the Seminoles for their Saturday matchup, and who the statistical models favor:

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Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) shoots the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
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How to Watch: Louisville Cardinals at Florida State Seminoles

The Cardinals head to Tallahassee to face the Seminoles in their first ACC road game of the season.

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Louisville's Jayda Curry (30) fires a jumper against Oklahoma during their game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 4, 2024.
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Cold-Shooting Louisville Stomped by NC State in ACC Opener

The Cardinals posted their worst single-game shooting performance in nearly 15 years.

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Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) attempts a shot against Louisville Cardinals forward James Scott (0) during their game on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
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Watch: Late Game Scuffle Breaks Out in Louisville-Kentucky

The Battle for the Bluegrass nearly featured a full blown fight on Saturday.

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Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey yells to his players during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
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What Pat Kelsey, Terrence Edwards Jr. Said After Louisville's 93-85 Loss at Kentucky

Read what the head coach of the Cardinals and the guard/forward said after their loss at the Wildcats:

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Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) shoots the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Louisville Falls Short at Kentucky in Pat Kelsey's Rivalry Debut

The Cardinals allowed the Wildcats to shoot 58.2 percent from the field.

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Rupp Arena interior
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Game Day Live Blog: Louisville at Kentucky | Game 11

The Cardinals and Wildcats square off in the annual Battle of the Bluegrass.

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Dec 8, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) dribbles against Duke Blue Devils forward Mason Gillis (18) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Duke defeated Louisville 76-65. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
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Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Kentucky Wildcats

The Cardinals and Wildcats square off in the annual Battle of the Bluegrass.

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Dec 11, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey gives instruction before the start of the second half against the UTEP Miners at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Texas-El Paso 77-74. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
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Pat Kelsey Excited for First Louisville-Kentucky Rivalry Experience

The first-year head coach of the Cardinals is also hopeful to reverse their recent fortunes in the Battle of the Bluegrass vs. the Wildcats.

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Dec 11, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the first half against the UTEP Miners at KFC Yum! Center.
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Watch: Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Preview Kentucky

The Cardinals face the Wildcats this Saturday.

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Dec 11, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) dribbles against UTEP Miners guard Corey Camper Jr. (4) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center.
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Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Kentucky

Take a look at how the Cardinals stack up against the Wildcats for their Saturday matchup, and who the statistical models favor:

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Louisville s Mike James goes in for a shot in the second half against Kentucky. The Wildcats won 95-76 at the KFC Yum! Center on Thursday, December 21, 2023
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How to Watch: Louisville Cardinals vs. Kentucky Wildcats

The Cardinals and Wildcats square off in the annual Battle of the Bluegrass.

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Louisville Cardinals forward Mackenly Randolph (4) goes for a jump shot against Grambling Lady Tigers defenders during their game on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.
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Louisville Overcomes Slow Start to Blow Out Grambling State

Cardinals outscored the Tigers 77-42 over the final three quarters.

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Dec 11, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) dunks against the UTEP Miners during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Texas-El Paso 77-74.
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Highlights, Photos and Notes: Louisville 77, UTEP 74

The highlights, photo gallery and team & player notes from the Cardinals' win vs. the Miners.

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Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey instructs his team against Ole Miss during their game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 3, 2024.
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What Pat Kelsey, Chucky Hepburn Said After Louisville's 77-74 Win vs. UTEP

Read what the head coach of the Cardinals and their starting point guard said after their win over the Miners:

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