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Report: Charleston's Pat Kelsey, Louisville Agree to 5-Year Contract as New MCBB HC

The University of Louisville has reportedly agreed to a deal to hire the College of Charleston's Pat Kelsey as their next men's basketball coach.

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Louisville "has agreed in principle to a five-year deal" with Kelsey.

Kelsey, 48, has been at Charleston for the last three seasons. He's led the Cougars to two straight NCAA tournament appearances and posted a 75-28 record overall.

Before coming to Charleston in 2021, Kelsey spent nine seasons at Winthrop. The Eagles made two NCAA tournaments under Kelsey and went 23-2 in his final season with the program.