Louisville makes it official, announces Pat Kelsey as new coach [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pat Kelsey is known for his energy level, and it was on full display Thursday as he was introduced as Louisville’s new head men’s basketball coach.

UofL’s board of directors unanimously approved a five-year contract Thursday afternoon for Kelsey, who spent the past three seasons at College of Charleston. Multiple reports published Wednesday indicated the move was imminent.

He could hardly stand still as he addressed a jam-packed room of fans, media and other officials.

“I am who I am,” Kelsey said. “I got the short end of the stick in handsomeness and hair. For whatever reason, the Lord blessed me with an abundance of energy. If you’re not having fun at what you do, why are you doing it?”

Kelsey is the third coach to get the gig full-time since Rick Pitino was fired in 2017 after multiple scandals involving him and program. Kelsey …