Pat Kelsey introduced in Louisville as Cardinals' new men's basketball head coach
Cincinnati native Pat Kelsey, named Thursday as the new head coach of the Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team, arrived at Clark Regional Airport near Louisville on Thursday ahead of a university press conference to introduce him.
"We are going to win," Kelsey said to fans gathered at the airport.
Kelsey led College of Charleston to an NCAA tournament automatic bid for the second time in his three seasons as the Cougars' head coach. He played at Roger Bacon and Elder in high school, and also played at Xavier University and was an associate head coach for the Musketeers.
The Louisville men's basketball's Twitter/X account's introductory tweet:
A new beginning.
Welcome to the 502, @patkelsey!
Details: https://t.co/X6NSoFN7gE#GoCards x #ForTheVillepic.twitter.com/GJA8cNxDfg— Louisville Men's Basketball (@LouisvilleMBB) March 28, 2024
Reactions via social media to Kelsey's arrival in Louisville, including from Kelsey himself and former Xavier head coach Chris Mack:
Go Cards ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Mv4mip2jAq
— Pat Kelsey (@patkelsey) March 29, 2024
Excited for @patkelsey to lead the Louisville Cardinals. He will be amazing in every way. UofL is in great hands! Winner!!
— Chris Mack (@CoachChrisMack) March 28, 2024
Louisville basketball players, staff , future players and fans will love the energy focus most importantly heart of this true champion. He makes everyone around him better. I couldn’t be happier for my brother @patkelseypic.twitter.com/DBc1wrYmFs
— John Brannen (@coachbrannen) March 28, 2024
New @LouisvilleMBB coach Pat Kelsey back closer to his Cincinnati roots @wdrbnewspic.twitter.com/zLvvi1rKag
— Tom Lane (@TomLaneWDRB) March 28, 2024
New Louisville coach Pat Kelsey has landed at Clark Regional Airport. He told WDRB's @TomLaneWDRB, "We're gonna win" pic.twitter.com/Rhb4siKeRZ
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) March 28, 2024
Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm's son - Brady - was at the airport to welcome Pat Kelsey to town. I can confirm that @Brohm_Brady and Johnny Kelsey have met! @ZSoskinpic.twitter.com/RZNVmToMm7
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) March 28, 2024
"Goosebumps" | Pat Kelsey spotted in Louisville dressed in Cardinal attire ahead of UofL's press conference on who will take on the role as the next head coach for the men's basketball team 🏀
More: https://t.co/qg6SVW0Gvjpic.twitter.com/2DXLfFDNWR— WAVE (@wave3news) March 28, 2024
Pat Kelsey has arrived in Louisville. He said his message to the fans “We are going to win. We are going to win.” pic.twitter.com/eqFFDVRTYq
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) March 28, 2024
Pat Kelsey has arrived in Louisville. WDRB was there to see his plane land and the new head coach of the Cardinals step off of it. @TomLaneWDRB asked Kelsey what Louisville fans should expect: "We're gonna win." pic.twitter.com/OOxJIFn3n7
— WDRB News (@WDRBNews) March 28, 2024
U of L’s new coach Pat Kelsey getting the official welcome from Brady Brohm @LouisvilleMBB @WDRBNews pic.twitter.com/ReAnMjGNZS
— Tom Lane (@TomLaneWDRB) March 28, 2024
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