University of Louisville parts ways with head coach Kenny Payne

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The University of Louisville has parted ways with head coach Kenny Payne after two unsuccessful seasons and a 12-52 record. Payne, who won a national championship with the school as a player in 1986, signed a six-year, $8 million deal in 2022. The decision came after the Cardinals' first-round loss in the ACC Tournament.

Key Points

  • Kenny Payne won a national championship with Louisville as a player in 1986
  • Payne signed a six-year, $8 million deal in 2022
  • Louisville suffered a 94-85 loss to North Carolina State in the ACC Tournament

Pros

  • Acknowledging the need for change to improve the program
  • Starting the search for a new head coach immediately

Cons

  • Disappointing performance under Kenny Payne's coaching
  • Worst consecutive finishes in program history