Jon Rothstein sits down with Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss his highly rated roster, Flory Bidunga's impact, the turn around at Louisville and plenty more.

(0:00) Intro + Pat Kelsey joins the show

(0:30) The vacation spot & family-work balance

(2:45) Why Pat can see himself doing this for a long time

(5:20) Louisville vs. Charleston and Winthrop

(7:00) 51-19 through two years at Louisville

(8:05) Louisville with and without Mikel Brown

(9:50) Coaching a brand new team every season in this climate

(11:30) Roster impressions (after a foreign tour)

(12:30) Flory Bidunga and the Louisville defense

(15:20) Importance of getting Adrian Wooley back

(17:00) Obinna Ekezie Jr.

(18:45) Non-conference schedule + potentially playing Rick Pitino’s St. John’s at the Players Era

(21:15) Biggest keys to a big season for Louisville

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