The Cardinals, led by 7th year head coach Rick Pitino, played their home games at Freedom Hall and were a member of the Big East Conference.

The Cardinals entered the season as a co-favorite to win the 2007–08 Big East men's basketball title and was ranked sixth in the preseason Associated Press Poll.

The Cardinals entered the season as a co-favorite to win the 2007–08 Big East men's basketball title.

[5] The team finished the regular season with a loss to Big East rival Georgetown, losing 55–52.

[2] The team made an early exit from the Big East tournament with a 76–69 overtime loss to Pitt.