LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Pat Kelsey sat down with WDRB as he starts his second season as the U of L men's basketball head coach.

Kelsey talked about how basketball and coaching became his thing after playing multiple sports growing up. 

He also discussed influences he's had along his journey, the changes in the game due to NIL and the transfer portal and his gratitude for being the U of L coach and to the fans who support the program.

Kelsey also chatted a bit about watching his kids play sports and his love for the Cincinnati Reds. 

Louisville plays an exhibition game on Friday at 7:30 p.m. against Kansas at the KFC Yum! Center. 

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