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Report: Louisville's Kenny Payne Not Expected to Return as CBB HC After 8-24 Season

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Louisville is not expected to retain men's basketball head coach Kenny Payne, who led the Cardinals to a 12-52 record over his two seasons at the helm.

ESPN's Pete Thamel relayed the news Tuesday after the Cardinals' season ended with a 94-85 loss to North Carolina State in the first round of the ACC tournament.

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Source: Louisville officials expect to inform coach Kenny Payne within the next 24 hours that he will not return as men's basketball coach. He's yet to speak with AD Josh Heird since losing in the ACC Tournament earlier today.