The team played its home games on Denny Crum Court at the KFC Yum!

[8] On September 26, 2017, federal prosecutors in New York announced that the school was under investigation for an alleged "pay for play" scheme involving recruits at Louisville.

[9][11] The criminal complaint does not name Louisville specifically but appears to involve the recruitment of Brian Bowen, a late, surprise commit to the school.

[12][13] On September 27, head coach Rick Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich were placed on administrative leave.

[19][20] Sources: On September 27, 2017, the school suspended Brian Bowen from the team due to the ongoing FBI investigation.