Brooks Holton
@brooksholton.bsky.social
Reporting on Louisville men’s basketball for the hometown Courier Journal.
If you missed any of my Louisville basketball summer scouting series, I put all the stories in one place.
Take a deep dive into Pat Kelsey's 2025-26 roster: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Take a deep dive into Pat Kelsey's 2025-26 roster: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball roster 2025-26: Scouting report for each player on Pat Kelsey's team
We spent the summer scouting every scholarship player on Louisville basketball's 2025-26 roster. Our deep dive into Pat Kelsey's team for Year 2:
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September 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If you missed any of my Louisville basketball summer scouting series, I put all the stories in one place.
Take a deep dive into Pat Kelsey's 2025-26 roster: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Take a deep dive into Pat Kelsey's 2025-26 roster: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
NEW | Anyone up for a game of Louisville basketball Over/Under?
The lines are set; all we need are your votes. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The lines are set; all we need are your votes. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball over/under: 5 lines for Year 2 of Pat Kelsey era. How to vote in our polls
Ahead of the 2025-26 Louisville basketball season, we set some lines for Year 2 of the Pat Kelsey era. Are you taking the over or under? Vote now:
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September 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
NEW | Anyone up for a game of Louisville basketball Over/Under?
The lines are set; all we need are your votes. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The lines are set; all we need are your votes. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Some Louisville basketball news for your Monday: There will be no Louisville Live this preseason.
The event may return in the future, I'm told. As it stands, the first chance to see the Cards is an Oct. 24 exhibition vs. Kansas at the Yum! Center. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The event may return in the future, I'm told. As it stands, the first chance to see the Cards is an Oct. 24 exhibition vs. Kansas at the Yum! Center. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville Live on hold: No UofL basketball tipoff event ahead of Year 2 under Pat Kelsey
There will be no Louisville Live to tip off the 2025-26 Louisville basketball season. The event might return in the future, however. What to know:
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August 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Some Louisville basketball news for your Monday: There will be no Louisville Live this preseason.
The event may return in the future, I'm told. As it stands, the first chance to see the Cards is an Oct. 24 exhibition vs. Kansas at the Yum! Center. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The event may return in the future, I'm told. As it stands, the first chance to see the Cards is an Oct. 24 exhibition vs. Kansas at the Yum! Center. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
In addition to the dates of Louisville basketball's MTE with Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, and NJIT, we've ID'ed a couple new 2025-26 nonconference opponents in this story below: Montana and South Carolina State. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball schedule 2025-26: Cards set date for neutral-site game vs Cincinnati
The dates are set for Louisville basketball's 2025-26 multi-team event with Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan and NJIT. Here's what to know.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In addition to the dates of Louisville basketball's MTE with Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, and NJIT, we've ID'ed a couple new 2025-26 nonconference opponents in this story below: Montana and South Carolina State. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
@petitus25.bsky.social has the details on Louisville basketball staffers Brian Kloman and Peyton Siva's contract changes after their promotions that were announced this week: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball: GM Brian Kloman, assistant Peyton Siva contract details revealed
Louisville men's basketball announced the promotion of two staffers this week. Here are the details surrounding their updated contracts.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@petitus25.bsky.social has the details on Louisville basketball staffers Brian Kloman and Peyton Siva's contract changes after their promotions that were announced this week: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
NEW | Pat Kelsey believes Louisville basketball is "one of the deepest teams in the country" entering 2025-26, meaning there’s no shortage of lineups at his disposal.
I crafted five the Cards could use. Four, really — the last one is a wild card. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
I crafted five the Cards could use. Four, really — the last one is a wild card. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball roster gives Pat Kelsey flexibility in 2025-26. 5 lineups he can use
Pat Kelsey believes Louisville basketball is "one of the deepest teams in the country" entering 2025-26. Let's break down a few of his lineup options.
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August 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW | Pat Kelsey believes Louisville basketball is "one of the deepest teams in the country" entering 2025-26, meaning there’s no shortage of lineups at his disposal.
I crafted five the Cards could use. Four, really — the last one is a wild card. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
I crafted five the Cards could use. Four, really — the last one is a wild card. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Former Louisville basketball great Peyton Siva has been promoted to an assistant-coaching role at his alma mater.
The move comes a day after Pat Kelsey's longest-tenured assistant, Brian Kloman, was promoted to a GM-like role. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The move comes a day after Pat Kelsey's longest-tenured assistant, Brian Kloman, was promoted to a GM-like role. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball: Peyton Siva shifts to on-court coaching role on Pat Kelsey's staff
Former Louisville basketball star Peyton Siva is moving into an on-court coaching role with the Cardinals as part of Pat Kelsey's staff. What to know.
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August 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Former Louisville basketball great Peyton Siva has been promoted to an assistant-coaching role at his alma mater.
The move comes a day after Pat Kelsey's longest-tenured assistant, Brian Kloman, was promoted to a GM-like role. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The move comes a day after Pat Kelsey's longest-tenured assistant, Brian Kloman, was promoted to a GM-like role. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Brian Kloman, Pat Kelsey's longest-tenured assistant, is moving into a front-office role with Louisville basketball: executive director of player personnel and strategic initiatives.
For more: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
For more: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball: Pat Kelsey promotes longtime assistant Brian Kloman to GM-like role
Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey has promoted longtime assistant Brian Kloman, who is moving into a GM-like role for the Louisville Cardinals.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Brian Kloman, Pat Kelsey's longest-tenured assistant, is moving into a front-office role with Louisville basketball: executive director of player personnel and strategic initiatives.
For more: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
For more: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Time for another Louisville basketball mailbag.
Any questions? Click on the link below to submit or leave them in the replies: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Any questions? Click on the link below to submit or leave them in the replies: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball 2025-26 season less than 100 days away. Any questions?
We're less than 100 days from the 2025-26 Louisville basketball season. Any questions about Pat Kelsey's team? Submit to our mailbag.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Time for another Louisville basketball mailbag.
Any questions? Click on the link below to submit or leave them in the replies: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Any questions? Click on the link below to submit or leave them in the replies: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball is in Year 3 of a partnership with Connor Kids Academy, an enrichment program for dozens of the city’s under-resourced boys.
I spent some time at its annual summer camp yesterday with Pat Kelsey, Ryan Conwell, and J’Vonne Hadley. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
I spent some time at its annual summer camp yesterday with Pat Kelsey, Ryan Conwell, and J’Vonne Hadley. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball, Pat Kelsey give back through Connor Kids Academy
U of L hoops is in Year 3 of partnering with Connor Kids Academy. Ryan Conwell: "It's a blessing, to be able to have the opportunity to give back."
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July 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Louisville basketball is in Year 3 of a partnership with Connor Kids Academy, an enrichment program for dozens of the city’s under-resourced boys.
I spent some time at its annual summer camp yesterday with Pat Kelsey, Ryan Conwell, and J’Vonne Hadley. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
I spent some time at its annual summer camp yesterday with Pat Kelsey, Ryan Conwell, and J’Vonne Hadley. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Good stuff here from @petitus25.bsky.social outlining what we know (and don’t know) about Louisville’s revenue-sharing contracts with athletes: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
University of Louisville revenue-sharing contracts: Dozens of athletes have inked deals
"Dozens and dozens" of University of Louisville athletes have signed agreements with UofL since the start of the revenue-sharing era. What to know:
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July 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Good stuff here from @petitus25.bsky.social outlining what we know (and don’t know) about Louisville’s revenue-sharing contracts with athletes: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The U.S. beats Germany 109-76 to claim gold at the FIBA U19 World Cup.
Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. had 12 points on 4-for-13 shooting with four assists and two rebounds in 24:35. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. had 12 points on 4-for-13 shooting with four assists and two rebounds in 24:35. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville's Mikel Brown leads Team USA U19 basketball 2025 to gold in FIBA World Cup
USA Basketball U19, led by the Louisville Cardinals' Mikel Brown Jr., and along with the Kentucky Wildcats' Jasper Johnson, won FIBA World Cup 2025:
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July 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The U.S. beats Germany 109-76 to claim gold at the FIBA U19 World Cup.
Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. had 12 points on 4-for-13 shooting with four assists and two rebounds in 24:35. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. had 12 points on 4-for-13 shooting with four assists and two rebounds in 24:35. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Aly Khalifa won his NCAA appeal and is eligible to play for Louisville basketball in 2025-26.
More here, including a video of the moment Pat Kelsey informed the team: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
More here, including a video of the moment Pat Kelsey informed the team: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Senior center wins NCAA eligibility appeal, boosting Louisville basketball's depth for 2025-26
Aly Khalifa has won his NCAA eligibility appeal and will be able to play for Louisville basketball in 2025-26. Here's what to know.
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June 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Aly Khalifa won his NCAA appeal and is eligible to play for Louisville basketball in 2025-26.
More here, including a video of the moment Pat Kelsey informed the team: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
More here, including a video of the moment Pat Kelsey informed the team: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Caught up with Louisville basketball trainer Katie Creznic to discuss a memorable (but ridiculously busy) first season with the Cards, Kasean Pryor rehabbing a torn ACL, how she teamed up with Pat Kelsey, and the origin of her nickname: Kate The Great. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball trainer Katie Creznic on following Pat Kelsey, Kasean Pryor's rehab
Katie Creznic had a busy first year as Louisville basketball's trainer. For more on that, how she teamed up with Pat Kelsey and Kasean Pryor's rehab:
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June 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Caught up with Louisville basketball trainer Katie Creznic to discuss a memorable (but ridiculously busy) first season with the Cards, Kasean Pryor rehabbing a torn ACL, how she teamed up with Pat Kelsey, and the origin of her nickname: Kate The Great. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. is headed to Switzerland to represent the United States in the FIBA U19 Men's World Cup. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball's Mikel Brown Jr. to play for Team USA at FIBA U19 World Cup
Having impressed at training camp, Louisville basketball freshman PG Mikel Brown Jr. will represent the United States in the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup.
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June 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. is headed to Switzerland to represent the United States in the FIBA U19 Men's World Cup. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Trying something new this summer: a player-by-player breakdown of the Louisville basketball roster.
Part 1, on PG1, dropped today. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Part 1, on PG1, dropped today. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Scouting Louisville basketball's 2025-26 roster: Mikel Brown Jr.
This summer, we're taking a player-by-player look at Louisville basketball's 2025-26 roster. We begin with Mikel Brown Jr., Pat Kelsey's PG1.
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June 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Trying something new this summer: a player-by-player breakdown of the Louisville basketball roster.
Part 1, on PG1, dropped today. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Part 1, on PG1, dropped today. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Story on Louisville Athletics’ approved budget for the 2026 fiscal year — its first of the revenue-sharing era in college sports: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville Cardinals set 2025-26 budget, brace for revenue sharing. What to know
The Louisville Cardinals have set a budget for 2025-26, their first of college sports' revenue-sharing era. Here's a breakdown of what that entails.
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June 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Story on Louisville Athletics’ approved budget for the 2026 fiscal year — its first of the revenue-sharing era in college sports: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The city of Louisville and U of L will honor former Cards athletics director Tom Jurich at 10 a.m. on June 28.
@clbrownhoops.bsky.social has more: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
@clbrownhoops.bsky.social has more: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Tom Jurich, Louisville Cardinals begin road to reconciliation with new street name | Brown
The road to reconciliation for the University of Louisville and former AD Tom Jurich goes through Floyd Street. A fitting, and long overdue, honor.
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June 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The city of Louisville and U of L will honor former Cards athletics director Tom Jurich at 10 a.m. on June 28.
@clbrownhoops.bsky.social has more: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
@clbrownhoops.bsky.social has more: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Some scheduling news:
Louisville will visit Arkansas for the ACC/SEC Challenge, according to a report from Jon Rothstein.
Per contracts I obtained via open records requests, the Cards will host Bucknell in an exhibition and Ohio in a regular-season game. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville will visit Arkansas for the ACC/SEC Challenge, according to a report from Jon Rothstein.
Per contracts I obtained via open records requests, the Cards will host Bucknell in an exhibition and Ohio in a regular-season game. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball schedule 2025-26: What we know about Pat Kelsey's Year 2 slate
A reported ACC/SEC Challenge game at Arkansas adds more intrigue to Louisville basketball's schedule. What we know about Pat Kelsey's Year 2 slate:
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June 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Some scheduling news:
Louisville will visit Arkansas for the ACC/SEC Challenge, according to a report from Jon Rothstein.
Per contracts I obtained via open records requests, the Cards will host Bucknell in an exhibition and Ohio in a regular-season game. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville will visit Arkansas for the ACC/SEC Challenge, according to a report from Jon Rothstein.
Per contracts I obtained via open records requests, the Cards will host Bucknell in an exhibition and Ohio in a regular-season game. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville vs. Kansas in an Oct. 24 preseason exhibition at the KFC Yum! Center.
The Cards will then visit Allen Fieldhouse to face the Jayhawks before the 2026-27 campaign tips off.
Here for all of this. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The Cards will then visit Allen Fieldhouse to face the Jayhawks before the 2026-27 campaign tips off.
Here for all of this. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball to host Kansas in preseason exhibition at KFC Yum! Center
Louisville basketball is starting Year 2 of the Pat Kelsey era with a bang, hosting Kansas in an exhibition at the KFC Yum! Center. What to know.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Louisville vs. Kansas in an Oct. 24 preseason exhibition at the KFC Yum! Center.
The Cards will then visit Allen Fieldhouse to face the Jayhawks before the 2026-27 campaign tips off.
Here for all of this. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
The Cards will then visit Allen Fieldhouse to face the Jayhawks before the 2026-27 campaign tips off.
Here for all of this. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Story on new Louisville commit Vangelis Zougris, a 20-year-old forward who's spent the past four seasons playing for Peristeri B.C. in the Greek Basketball League.
Zougris is the third international addition to the Cards' 2025-26 frontcourt. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Zougris is the third international addition to the Cards' 2025-26 frontcourt. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Vangelis Zougris, Greek forward, commits to Louisville basketball, Pat Kelsey
Pat Kelsey is adding more international talent to Louisville basketball's 2025-26 roster in Greek forward Vangelis Zougris. What to know.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Story on new Louisville commit Vangelis Zougris, a 20-year-old forward who's spent the past four seasons playing for Peristeri B.C. in the Greek Basketball League.
Zougris is the third international addition to the Cards' 2025-26 frontcourt. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Zougris is the third international addition to the Cards' 2025-26 frontcourt. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
NEW | Louisville basketball's 2025-26 ACC schedule includes a home-and-home series with Duke and a trip to the West Coast.
For more on the matchups released today (dates and times TBD): www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
For more on the matchups released today (dates and times TBD): www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball schedule 2025-26: UofL will face these ACC teams at KFC Yum! Center
Louisville basketball's 2025-26 ACC schedule includes a home-and-home series with Duke and a trip to the West Coast. Here's a look at the matchups.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NEW | Louisville basketball's 2025-26 ACC schedule includes a home-and-home series with Duke and a trip to the West Coast.
For more on the matchups released today (dates and times TBD): www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
For more on the matchups released today (dates and times TBD): www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Wrote about the 50th anniversary of the Kentucky Colonels winning the ABA title.
Dan Issel: "Had that championship team stayed together and Hubie stayed with us and we (went) to the NBA, we would have been very, very successful." www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Dan Issel: "Had that championship team stayed together and Hubie stayed with us and we (went) to the NBA, we would have been very, very successful." www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Kentucky Colonels 1975 ABA championship: Reflecting on historic run 50 years later
Fifty years ago, the Kentucky Colonels captured the commonwealth's first, and only, major pro sports championship. A look back at the historic season.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Wrote about the 50th anniversary of the Kentucky Colonels winning the ABA title.
Dan Issel: "Had that championship team stayed together and Hubie stayed with us and we (went) to the NBA, we would have been very, very successful." www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Dan Issel: "Had that championship team stayed together and Hubie stayed with us and we (went) to the NBA, we would have been very, very successful." www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
New Louisville basketball mailbag dropped this morning.
For more on Kasean Pryor's rehab, final additions to the 2025-26 roster, rekindling rivalries, and how much I enjoy my job: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
For more on Kasean Pryor's rehab, final additions to the 2025-26 roster, rekindling rivalries, and how much I enjoy my job: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball mailbag: Kasean Pryor's rehab, rekindling rivalries and more
Will Kasean Pryor be 100% for the start of the Louisville basketball season? What rivalries should be rekindled? That and more in our mailbag.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
New Louisville basketball mailbag dropped this morning.
For more on Kasean Pryor's rehab, final additions to the 2025-26 roster, rekindling rivalries, and how much I enjoy my job: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
For more on Kasean Pryor's rehab, final additions to the 2025-26 roster, rekindling rivalries, and how much I enjoy my job: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
NEW | Three questions facing Louisville basketball with the start of summer workouts looming: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Louisville basketball: 3 questions facing Pat Kelsey's team ahead of summer workouts
Louisville basketball's summer workouts are looming. Here are three questions facing Pat Kelsey's 2025-26 team before it convenes for the first time.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
NEW | Three questions facing Louisville basketball with the start of summer workouts looming: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...