In one of the most anticipated exhibition games in the history of Louisville Basketball, the Cards hit the road for historic Phog Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas to take on the Kansas Jayhawks. Pat Kelsey completely revamped his approach in the offseason with an extra emphasis on rim protection and athleticism in the frontcourt. Kelsey also remained constant in emphasizing that the revamped approach would not come at the cost of his team identity of playing transition basketball and three-point shooting.

Kansas had won 58 straight exhibition games dating back to 1994. That streak was snapped by Louisville on Wednesday night, with the Cards winning 89-83.…