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Khani Rooths transferred from Washington (D.C.) Georgetown Prep to national powerhouse prep program IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before his junior season. During December 2022’s Hoophall West event, Rooths averaged four blocks per game. “I defend everything, and I take pride in that,” Rooths told On3’s Joe Tipton. “I can attack the rim well, draw fouls, and get to the line. I’m versatile and can play multiple positions. I want to improve the most with my catch-and-shoot threes.” Rooths said he credits a lot of his success as a player from his grandfather, who coached women’s basketball on a number of different levels. “He taught me to find ways to really affect the game,” Rooths told ProspectiveInsight.com. “Sometimes my shot is not going, so I’ve learned from him to find ways to get my teammates open. He also taught me to be really aggressive as much as I can and just show people that I am him.” Rooths said he enjoys watching LeBron James, Jayson Tatum and Paul George. “I like the way Paul George plays, how he lets the game come to him, but he can still take it over. How LeBron knows everything like his knowledge of the game and how he knows what his teammates are going to do, how he can just control the tempo and stuff like that. Jayson Tatum, how he can take his man anytime he wants to get a bucket anytime.”

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After Louisville's last performance against the Duke Blue Devils, there was some built-up anticipation for how the Cardinals would respond.

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Jan 10, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) and forward Khani Rooths (9) double team Boston College Eagles guard Aidan Shaw (23) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Louisville’s front court responds in the second half to defeat Boston College

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Dec 30, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals Pat Kelsey reacts to a foul call against his team during the second half against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Cardinal Sports Insider: Pat Kelsey's game of lineup whack-a-mole

The Louisville Cardinals suffered their third loss of the season Friday night to Stanford, 80-76. This brings the Cardinals' record to 11-3 on the

Jan 2, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) goes for a layup against Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Defensive struggles, shotmaking woes sink Louisville in loss at Stanford

University of Louisville men's basketball and Pat Kelsey knew that going on a week-long trip on the West Coast and coming back with two wins was

Jan 2, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) and Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 16 Louisville dropped at Stanford

Despite being shorthanded, 16th-ranked Louisville opened ACC play with a 90-70 point win at California.   The Cardinals were down star freshman point

Dec 30, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) shoots between California Golden Bears defenders Dai Dai Ames (7) and John Camden (2) during the first half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 16 Louisville stomps Cal, picks up first ACC win

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No. 11 Louisville travels to Knoxville to play No. 20 Tennessee (7-3) for its second true road test of the year. The Cards are seeking revenge after

Dec 2, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) drives against Syracuse Orange forward Tyler Betsey (5) during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Keys to the game: No. 11 Louisville travels to No. 20 Tennessee

No. 11 Louisville defeated Memphis Saturday evening 99-73, marking its 9th win of the season.   Pat Kelsey discussed the depth of his team,

Nov 24, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts during the second half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Eastern Michigan 87-46. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Khani Rooths, Mikel Brown, Adrian Wooley discuss victory over Memphis

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After a slow start to begin the game, Louisville pulled out in front and never looked back, finishing off Eastern Michigan 87-46.  Louisville was

Louisville beats Eastern Michigan behind Khalifa, McKneely, bench effort

Louisville Cardinals center Aly Khalifa (15) celebrates with Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) as the Cards make a stop in the second half against Eastern Michigan Monday night, Nov. 24, 2025 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Keys to victory: Bench effort leads Louisville past Eastern Michigan

No. 11 Louisville handled Jackson State in its second non-conference game of the season by a score of 106-70.   Once again, the Cards got off to a

Nov 6, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Jackson State Tigers guard Daeshun Ruffin (24) scrambles for the ball with Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Jackson State 106-70. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 11 Louisville handles Jackson State 106-70

University of Louisville basketball opened the 2025-26 season Monday night with a 104-45 drilling over South Carolina State.   Cardinal Sports staff

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As the lone true freshman on a Louisville team full of experience, Khani Rooths was determined not to hold the team back.   He never did. The, at the

Nov 3, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) dunks against the South Carolina State Bulldogs during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Khani Rooths has grown, and so has his game

No. 11 Louisville put on a clinic, winning 104-45 in its season opener over South Carolina State. The Cardinals took off running from the jump,

The Cards bench erupts in cheers after Louisville Cardinals guard Cole Sherman (4) hit a three point shot late in the second half as the Cards roll past South Carolina State 104-45 at the KFC Yum! Center Monday night, Nov. 3, 2025.

Three keys to No. 11 Louisville's victory over South Carolina State

Following No. 11 Louisville's 104-45 win over South Carolina State, Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey met with the media.   Kelsey talked of the

Nov 3, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the first half against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Khani Rooths, Mikel Brown Jr. post-South Carolina State

Louisville's exhibition games are officially in the books. The Cards were able to see valuable minutes to unpack some of their strength and

A referee has to separate Bucknell Bison forward Amon Dörries (22) and Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) during an exhibition game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday October 28, 2028.

What did we learn in Louisville’s exhibition games?

In the University of Louisville basketball's final exhibition game of the season, the Cards stomped Bucknell 99-76 in an impressive offensive

Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) slams down two points as the Cards roll on visiting Bucknell during an exhibition game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday October 28, 2028.

How it happened: No. 11 Louisville stomps Bucknell 99-76

The 2025-26 Louisville men's basketball program debuted its new look on Friday night, but ultimately fell short in the 90-82 exhibition loss to No.

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University of Louisville wing Khani Rooths is just one of three returning contributors from last season's roster.   The 6-foot-10 sophomore is

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Q&A with Khani Rooths — Louisville basketball Media Day 2025

With a continued look into the 2025-26 Louisville Cardinals basketball roster, the sixth player in our basketball profile series is Khani

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Khani Rooths: Louisville basketball player profile

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Last week, we spent a day hanging out with Louisville at their practice facility, watching the team workout and chatting with

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What We Learned: Takeaways from Louisville's practice

Four weeks from Friday, we’ll have Louisville Cardinals basketball in the KFC Yum! Center as Pat Kelsey’s second season starts with an exhibition

Nov 27, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) reacts with Louisville Cardinals guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) after scoring during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

12-10: Ranking Louisville basketball's scholarship players in 2025-26

Last week, Pat Kelsey and players met with media for the first time since the end of the 2024-25 season. And while the NCAA limits summer workouts at

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Louisville basketball insider: Mid-summer workouts, projected starters, newcomers

The Louisville-Kentucky rivalry is always heated, and this year was no different. Louisville forward Khani Rooths flipped off Kentucky fans on his

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Louisville forward Khani Rooths flips off Kentucky fans at halftime

I took to Twitter to see what my followers wanted to talk about. In our second edition of Twitter Mailbag Intel. I opened the floor for questions