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Pat Kelsey Dislocates Finger While Dodging Postgame Mob After Louisville Beats Kentucky

A team physician quickly reset the digit following Louisville’s first win over Kentucky since 2020.

Overview

  • The Louisville coach injured his right middle finger in the practice gym when it caught on a curtain as he tried to avoid being mobbed by staff.
  • Kelsey arrived at his postgame news conference with the finger splinted and taped to his ring finger.
  • He said the finger had bent to nearly 90 degrees and he was unsure whether it was broken.
  • The 12th-ranked Cardinals beat No. 9 Kentucky 96-88 to improve to 3-0, with freshman Mikel Brown Jr. scoring 29 points and Ryan Conwell adding 24.
  • Reports described immediate on-site treatment and noted no additional medical update or change to coaching duties as of Wednesday.