LOUISVILLE, Ky. — “Louisville Live,” the annual preseason event featuring the University of Louisville’s men and women’s basketball teams, has been put on hold.

UofL’s Athletic Department told WHAS11 News they declined to have the event this year.

The pep rally-styled event has been held at Fourth Street Live, Churchill Downs, Slugger Field and at the KFC Yum! Center.

UofL Athletics said it “may” return but not this year.

Louisville men’s basketball has seen a resurgence in fanfare under Pat Kelsey who is entering his second year as head coach.

The 2025-26 basketball season for the men begins on Oct. 24 with an exhibition against Kansas while the women will tip off the season overseas, facing UConn on Nov. 4 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

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