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Pat Kelsey's latest claim about Louisville is his most delusional yet

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You can't just declare yourself "Point Guard U"—you have to prove it, and Louisville hasn't come close.

Pat Kelsey spoke with the media during a press conference on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In the heated rivalry between Kentucky and Louisville, coaches often engage in a bit of hyperbole to fire up their fanbase. But the latest claim from Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey goes beyond hyperbole and ventures squarely into the realm of delusion.

Amidst social media reports of a recruiting spat with Mark Pope, Kelsey declared Louisville basketball to be "Point Guard U.