Louisville basketball has undergone major coaching changes this offseason, losing three key staff members. Earlier this offseason, Louisville learned they had lost Brian Kloman, their Executive Director of Player Personnel and Strategic Initiatives, as He went to Auburn to be the Tigers’ new general manager, and they also lost assistant coach Thomas Carr to Indiana.
Now, late in the offseason, Kelsey learned that Louisville legend and 2013 National Champion for the Cardinals, Peyton Siva, moved to St. John’s to reunite with his former head coach, Rick Pitino. Siva was recently promoted to assistant coach this offseason after serving as the Cards’ Director of Player Development and Basketball Alumni Relations during the 2024-25 season.
Siva is obviously a fan favorite and will be hard to replace. Recently, on a 247Sports podcast, Kelsey broke the silence on Siva leaving UofL.
Pat Kelsey “totally gets” Siva’s decision
Siva was going ot be a major piece on Louisville’s coaching staff this upcoming season. The Cardinals fans were excited to see the 2025 Hall of Fame inductee in his new role, but unfortunately, UofL fans won’t be able to see that through…