Louisville basketball turns to one of its own in Kenny Payne: ‘He’s what we needed’
2 years, 2 months ago

Louisville basketball turns to one of its own in Kenny Payne: ‘He’s what we needed’

New York Times  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The city seemed huge. “He’s what we needed,” says Milt Wagner, one of Louisville basketball’s forever names, who has joined the hoops staff to help the cause. “The whole recruiting process was such a really good experience, and that’s not always the case,” former Louisville assistant coach Wade Houston says now. But when Kenny Payne calls, it’s family.” Louisville introduced its new head coach in a room stuffed with former players, the first indication of how one decision united so many disparate entities. “If you can conquer yourself,” Payne says, “the opponent doesn’t matter.” He stops Wednesday’s practice an hour and a half in, bringing the group to midcourt to single out junior forward JJ Traynor.

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Pat Kelsey has worked fast to build staff, roster and grasp Louisville’s basketball legacy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pat Kelsey has worked fast to build staff, roster and grasp Louisville’s basketball legacy

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pat Kelsey is finally able to catch his breath, if only to gauge progress before tackling his next task in rebuilding Louisville’s basketball program. “The things that we identify and look for is toughness and how competitive basketball IQ can make people around you better,” said Kelsey, who’s 261-122 over 12 years including a stop at Winthrop. …

Pat Kelsey is introduced as Louisville’s basketball coach, calling it ‘the ultimate job’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pat Kelsey is introduced as Louisville’s basketball coach, calling it ‘the ultimate job’

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville athletic director Josh Heird set a goal of hiring a coach who wanted the job so badly he would crawl to the campus to accept it. It’s the ultimate job.” The 48-year-old Kelsey, who went 75-27 in three seasons at Charleston, succeeds Kenny Payne, a former Cardinals player who was fired after going 12-52 in two …

Louisville fires Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons, saying ‘change is needed’
9 months, 1 week ago

Louisville fires Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons, saying ‘change is needed’

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Besides proven success and experience, Louisville athletic director Josh Heird made clear that the Cardinals’ next men’s basketball coach must have an intense passion for a job he considers one of the sport’s best. “I mean, they will crawl here to coach this basketball program because that’s how much it means to him.” Louisville fired Kenny Payne …

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