Pat Kelsey was announced as the new men's basketball coach for the University of Louisville.

The announcement was made by the athletic director, Josh Heird, who praised Kelsey as the best choice for the position.

Kelsey comes from a successful tenure at Charleston and has agreed to a five-year contract with Louisville.

His contract includes a $2.3 million base annual salary, with additional performance-based incentives.

Kelsey is confident in his ability to handle the evolving challenges of college athletics, including the transfer portal and NIL regulations.

Charleston's athletic director, Matt Roberts, regards Kelsey's move as a substantial enhancement for Louisville's program.