The Louisville men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over UTEP on Wednesday night, but a grueling stretch of games could put the Cardinals in trouble again.
Yet head coach Pat Kelsey is still counting his blessings.
Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey argues with referee Bert Smith during the Duke game in Louisville, Kentucky, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
During his post-game presser after Louisville beat UTEP 77-74, Kelsey was asked how he’s handling a tough schedule that includes a loss to Duke on Sunday, UTEP on Wednesday and a big game against rival Kentucky on Saturday.
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His answer?
“I mean, we get a bunch of free sneakers, I wear sweatsuits to work, my kids are healthy, my wife is pretty — I have a pretty good life,” Kelsey said as the room full of reporters erupted in laughter.
“We’re going to play college basketball. We’re going to play at the Yum Center. We got to get ready for UTEP. My dad always said it. I’d say, ‘Hey dad, you have to go to work today.’ ?’ He’d say, ‘Son, I’m going to work today.'”
Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey gives instructions before the start of the UTEP Miners game at KFC Yum! Center. (Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images)
Kelsey admitted that while this part of the schedule wasn’t easy, he is proud of the team’s efforts.
“The schedule was a little tough. We had some setbacks, but the guys were great. The process was great. The results will take care of themselves.”
Terrence Edwards Jr. had 22 points on wednesday night to help louisville one three-game losing streak ahead of a big matchup with No. 5-ranked Kentucky.
Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths goes for a shot against UTEP Miners forward Elijah Jones, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. (PROPOSE)
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The Cardinals are 6-4 this season with Kelsey as head coach. He was hired earlier this year after former Cardinals player Kenny Payne was fired after going 12-52 in two historically bad seasons.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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