Courier Journal sports reporters Dominique Yates and Jon Hale break down the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region. Jeff Faughender, Louisville Courier Journal
As the University of Kentucky continues to spend more to recruit athletes in high-profile sports programs, the University of Louisville is preparing to spend less.
Kentucky spent $2.63 million more than Louisville in reported recruiting costs for men’s basketball, football, women’s basketball and baseball during the past five years dating back to the 2013-14 school year, according to figures obtained from each school by the Courier Journal.
And the gap between the schools is growing.