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Louisville hires Chris Mack as new men's basketball coach

Will University of Louisville hire Chris Mack away from Xavier? If they do, here's what you need to know about the new guy. Mary Ann Gerth/Courier Journal

The University of Louisville and Chris Mack have agreed to terms on a seven-year deal to make Mack the school's new men's basketball coach, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Courier Journal on Tuesday.

Mack, previously the head coach at Xavier, was long considered the favorite to land the job. He met with interim Louisville athletic director Vince Tyra on Saturday.