Following the ULAA Board meeting that approved Kelsey's raise, Heird took time to meet with the media. He discussed the reasoning and timing of Kelsey's raise, and also shed some light on Louisville's efforts ahead of the anticipated House vs. NCAA settlement.

Pat Kelsey led the Louisville's basketball team back to national relevance and the NCAA Tournament in his first season as coach. The school rewarded him for it on Thursday, with the University of Louisville Athletic Association's board approving a one-year extension to his original five-year deal that will keep him under

After one season as the head coach of the Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball team, Cincinnati native Pat Kelsey has earned a raise and an extension.