The maximum bonus Pat Kelsey could earn is $675,000, while Mark Pope's bonuses max out at $700,000. Both coaches have clauses in their contracts that would require their former schools to pay a ...

The 2025-26 edition of the Battle of the Bluegrass will be the earliest ever: Nov. 11. Cards coach Pat Kelsey explains why.

The Kentucky Wildcats rivalry against the Louisville Cardinals used to be one of the best rivalry games in college hoops, but ...

Last season, both programs were taken over by new coaches when Mark Pope became the head coach at Kentucky and Pat Kelsey started leading Louisville. In their inaugural seasons, Kelsey and Pope were ...

Louisville basketball rivalry entered a new era last season, with both programs picking up new head coaches. Alas, some fans ...

The Southeastern Conference had a historic run in 2024-25 — and Kentucky played a big part in making that success happen.

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope was asked about the drastic ... “I say that with all due respect to Pat (Kelsey),” Pope added. “He’s incredible.” [Louisville got tired of Kentucky ruining ...

It was Mark Pope’s first win in the historic rivalry ... Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey knows the Cardinals need to do their part to keep the never-ending tug-of-war competitive.

ACC basketball has undergone a tough transition, going from Hall of Fame coaches to younger ones trying to get established nationally.

Center. Why? "I'm sure it's Louisville fault," Wildcats coach Mark Pope joked during a Tuesday news conference in Lexington. "I say that with all due respect to Pat (Kelsey). He's incredible." ...