History of Pat Kelsey in Timeline
Pat Kelsey is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach at the University of Louisville. He has a track record of head coaching experience, previously leading the College of Charleston and Winthrop University basketball programs. His career is focused on coaching men's basketball at the collegiate level.
May 15, 1975: Patrick Kelsey Born
On May 15, 1975, Patrick Kelsey was born. He is an American college basketball coach.
1993: Won Division I State Title
In 1993, Patrick Kelsey helped lead Elder High School to a Division I state title.
1994: Transferred to Xavier
In 1994, Patrick Kelsey transferred to Xavier University where he played basketball for three seasons.
2009: Coached James Johnson - NBA Draft
In 2009, as an assistant, Patrick Kelsey coached James Johnson, who was selected as the 17th overall draft pick by the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Draft.
2010: Ranked Among Top Assistants
In 2010, College Bound Hoops ranked Patrick Kelsey eighth in the nation among college basketball assistants.
2010: Coached Al-Farouq Aminu - NBA Draft
In 2010, as an assistant, Patrick Kelsey coached Al-Farouq Aminu, who was drafted eighth overall by the L.A. Clippers in the NBA Draft.
December 2012: Impassioned Speech on Sandy Hook Shooting
In December 2012, after a game against Ohio State, Patrick Kelsey gave an impassioned speech about the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting, calling for change.
March 1, 2014: Honoring Sandy Hook Victims
On March 1, 2014, the family of a Sandy Hook victim was honored at an Eagles basketball game, and each Winthrop player wore the name of a child killed at Sandy Hook on the back of their jersey.
2014: Big South Tournament Title Game
In 2014, Patrick Kelsey's Winthrop team made it to the Big South Conference tournament title game.
2016: Big South Regular Season Championship
In 2016, Patrick Kelsey's Winthrop team claimed a share of the Big South regular season championship.
2017: Hired at UMass, Returned to Winthrop
In 2017, Patrick Kelsey was hired as the head coach at Massachusetts but returned to Winthrop two days later, citing personal reasons.
2017: Big South Championship
In 2017, Patrick Kelsey's Winthrop team claimed the Big South Conference Championship and made it to the Big South Conference tournament title game.
2019: Big South Regular Season Championship
In 2019, Patrick Kelsey's Eagles team secured the Big South regular season championship.
2020: NCAA Tournament Canceled
In 2020, Patrick Kelsey's Eagles team won the Big South conference championship, earning a spot in the NCAA tournament, which was later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Big South Championship
In 2020, Patrick Kelsey's Winthrop team claimed the Big South Conference Championship.
March 25, 2021: Named Head Coach at College of Charleston
On March 25, 2021, Patrick Kelsey announced he was leaving Winthrop to become head coach at the College of Charleston.
2021: Big South Championship
In 2021, Patrick Kelsey's Winthrop team claimed the Big South Conference Championship.
2022: Cougars won Charleston Classic Tournament
In 2022, Patrick Kelsey led the Cougars to win the local Charleston Classic Tournament for the first time in program history.
November 19, 2023: Fastest to 50 Wins
On November 19, 2023, Patrick Kelsey became the program's fastest head coach to reach 50 wins, doing so against Coastal Carolina.
2023: 20-Game Win Streak
In 2023, Patrick Kelsey led the Cougars through a 20-game win streak to defeat rival UNC Wilmington in the CAA Tournament and eventually fell to National Runner-Up San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament.
March 7, 2024: Coastal Athletic Association Coach of the Year
On March 7, 2024, Patrick Kelsey was named the Coastal Athletic Association Coach of the Year.
March 28, 2024: Named Head Coach at Louisville
On March 28, 2024, Patrick Kelsey was named the head men's basketball coach at Louisville, agreeing to a five-year contract.
2024: NABC Coach of the Year
In 2024, Patrick Kelsey was named NABC Coach of the Year for District Ten, repeating a feat from the prior year.
2025: First Victory at Virginia Since 1990
In 2025, Patrick Kelsey led Louisville to their first victory at rival Virginia since 1990.
