In a significant move for college basketball, Louisville's assistant coach Thomas Carr is heading to Indiana. Carr, who has been a key figure alongside head coach Pat Kelsey since the 2022-23 season at Charleston, is set to join Darian DeVries' staff at Indiana. This change was confirmed by sources close to the program.
Carr has been instrumental in Louisville's recent successes. He was part of the team that helped Kelsey revamp the Cardinals' roster, leading to a remarkable 27-8 season and breaking a five-year NCAA Tournament drought. Their efforts also attracted top talent, including five-star recruit Mikel Brown Jr. and a trio of standout perimeter players from the transfer portal, earning them a top ranking on 247Sports.com.
Kelsey has praised Carr's abilities, highlighting his vast recruiting network and exceptional talent for building trust with players. Carr's impact was further recognized when he was named to Silver Waves Media's 100 Most Impactful High Major Assistants list for 2026.
Carr's journey with Kelsey has been marked by a strong bond, as showcased in a Sports Illustrated documentary series. He expressed confidence in their shared vision, saying, "We're going to win a national championship together."
Before his successful stint with Kelsey, Carr served as an athletic director at Word of God Christian Academy and held assistant coaching roles at N.C. State, UNC Wilmington, and East Tennessee State.
Louisville enjoyed a solid performance under Kelsey, finishing the latest season with a 24-11 record and securing back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. Their victory over South Florida marked their first March Madness win since 2017.
With Carr's move to Indiana, Kelsey's current staff includes Mike Cassidy, Ronnie Hamilton, Peyton Siva, and Jermaine Ukaegbu, with Eli Foy leading the strength and conditioning efforts and Brian Kloman handling player personnel and strategic initiatives.