Pat Kelsey's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Pat Kelsey.
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.
1993: Won Division I State Title
In 1993, Patrick Kelsey helped lead Elder High School to a Division I state title.
2010: Ranked Among Top Assistants
In 2010, College Bound Hoops ranked Patrick Kelsey eighth in the nation among college basketball assistants.
2016: Big South Regular Season Championship
In 2016, Patrick Kelsey's Winthrop team claimed a share of the Big South regular season championship.
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.
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.
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.
