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On a new episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein is joined by Louisville basketball head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss the state of the program. Kelsey breaks down the impact some of the transfers, like Aly Khalifa, can make this season, as well as the incoming freshman, like Mikel Brown. Later, they discuss their challenging non-conference schedule as well and the rekindling of old rivalries. Finally, they discuss how the ACC improves and what it will take for the Cardinals to win the ACC regular season title and earn a spot in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. 1:43 - Why do you think you've been so successful as a HC? 2:10 - Who taught Pat Kelsey how to instill culture? 3:38 - How did you flip Louisville's program so quickly? 4:40 - Losing to Tennessee early last season 6:20 - What did you tell the team after you lost to Creighton in the NCAA Tournament? 8:30 - What's the biggest thing you know about being the Louisville HC now that you didn't know before you took the job? 9:45 - Thoughts on the roster 11:45 - Mikel Brown 12:45 - Conwell, McKneely, Wooley --- combined to make 273 three-point shots last season 14:00 - What type of impact can Aly Khalifa make? 15:00 - Which other newcomers could make an impact? 16:00 - Kasean Pryor's progress with his injury and process of being cleared 17:30 - Non-conference schedule this season 18:45 - Rekindling old rivalries 20:30 - Why is playing Kentucky earlier in the season better for CBB 22:00 - Welcoming Rick Pitino back to the KFC Yum Center 23:30 - How does the ACC improve? 25:10 - What’s 1 great win and 1 tough loss he careers with him 25:50 - What has to happen for Louisville to win an ACC regular season title and earn a high seed in the NCAA Tournament?

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