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Welcome to “What to expect,” an offseason article series focusing on the Louisville basketball roster and each of its scholarship players.

Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) reacts after losing to the Texas Tech Red Raiders during overtime during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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What to expect: Karter Knox's junior year

It's officially official. With players arriving on campus this week for the start of summer workouts, Louisville basketball and head coach Pat Kelsey

Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey instructs his players during a timeout as the Louisville Cardinals host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an NCAA basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Louisville.

Louisville, Pat Kelsey announce 2026 transfer and freshman classes

The NBA Draft's deadline has passed for players looking to return to college basketball. So what better time than May 28 to give a way-too-early

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College Basketball’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 after the NCAA withdrawal deadline: Duke, Michigan and the teams built to win

Welcome to “What to expect,” an offseason article series focusing on the Louisville basketball roster and each of its scholarship players. Here,

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) dribbles the ball while Indiana Hoosiers guard Anthony Leal (3) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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What to expect: Louisville point guard Jackson Shelstad

https://youtu.be/_IBLRM_nKGQ  The Courier-Journal's Brooks Holton joined Cardinal Sports publisher William McDermott for an in-depth discussion about

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) reacts after blocking a shot by Arizona Wildcats during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

VIDEO: Discussing Louisville basketball's offseason with the Courier Journal's Brooks Holton

Louisville basketball is set to participate in the 16-team Players Era Tournament bracket over Thanksgiving week next season.   On Thursday, Players

Louisville guard Adrian Wooley (14) is defended by Tennessee guard Amari Evans (1) during a college basketball game between Tennessee and Louisville held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Dec. 16, 2025.

Players Era Tournament: Louisville to participate in 16-team field over Thanksgiving

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhq6CJBKU68&t=973s  Louisville basketball is changing in 2026.  In the video above, I highlight why and how Pat

Dec 30, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals Pat Kelsey reacts to a foul call against his team during the second half against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Analyzing Louisville basketball's 2026 offseason from every angle

Survival of the fittest.   The coaches and programs across college basketball that adapt and endure the most change are the ones that succeed in

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

How Pat Kelsey and Louisville adapted and built a more physical, athletic roster

Louisville basketball's 2026-27 roster is still very much under construction, but with six confirmed additions and the return of London Johnson and

Film on every single. Louisville basketball transfer portal addition (Graphic: William McDermott)

Film on each of Louisville's transfer portal additions

Louisville beat out schools like NC State, Xavier, and Kentucky for in-state product and 7-foot-5 transfer Gabe Dynes.  The senior center is now the

Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans center Gabe Dynes (45) and Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V (5) jump for the rebound during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Scout & Fit: Louisville commit Gabe Dynes

Louisville is making an impact on the defensive end of the floor with the addition of Dayton junior guard De'Shayne Montgomery.   Montgomery marks

Nov 19, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Dayton Flyers guard De'Shayne Montgomery (2) during the game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Scout & Fit: De'Shayne Montgomery joins Louisville

More bits and bobs! Just like last week, let's take a brief step back and analyze the state of Louisville basketball's efforts in the Transfer

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Louisville Transfer Portal: Time to pivot, midweek bits and bobs

Louisville has cast a wide net in the Transfer Portal, specifically looking at the guard position over the last few days.   Dayton junior guard

Mar 14, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Dayton Flyers guard De'shayne Montgomery (2) brings the ball up court against Saint Louis Billikens forward Ishan Sharma (9) during the first half in an Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament Semifinal game at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Dayton guard De'Shayne Montgomery to visit Louisville on Wednesday

When things finally crumbled for Louisville basketball one late March weekend in Buffalo, anything was on the table.  The Cardinals hadn’t met the

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) with the ball as Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Dante Allen (35) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Adrian Wooley's return to Louisville is a win on and off the floor

In one of Louisville and Pat Kelsey's more important offseason moves, the Cardinals are retaining a key member of the backcourt.   Sophomore guard

Mar 3, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) dribbles against Syracuse Orange guard JJ Starling (2) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville guard Adrian Wooley announces return for junior season

I thought this would be a good time to take a step back and, amidst the chaos of the Transfer Portal, which by the way won't be slowing down anytime

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey exchanges words with guard Adrian Wooley (14) in the second half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Louisville Transfer Portal: Wednesday bits and bobs

The Transfer Portal is open! Now, what will Louisville and Pat Kelsey do?   As we know, the later portal window this spring hasn't stopped Louisville

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts during the first half against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Transfer Portal: Live updates as Louisville, Pat Kelsey begin reshaping the roster

This spring feels like a tumultuous time for Pat Kelsey and Louisville men's basketball. The Cardinals are coming off their first NCAA Tournament win

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals mascot Louie looks on during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Louisville basketball 2026 offseason roster and staff tracker

Welcome to “Season in review,” a post-season Louisville basketball series highlighting each individual performer and their impact on the Cardinals'

Season in review: Louisville guard Adrian Wooley

In just two years under Pat Kelsey, the Louisville men's basketball program has seen significant changes.   The Cardinals qualified for back-to-back

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Louisville basketball's 5 biggest offseason needs

The second season of the Pat Kelsey era comes to a close, with the Cardinals losing 77-69 in the Round of 32 to the Michigan State Spartans. The

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) drives the ball against Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Louisville's lack of interior scoring ends its season against Michigan State

Louisville fell short to Michigan State 77-69, bringing Pat Kelsey's second season at the helm to a close.   Coach Kelsey discussed his team's

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey speaks with media after the second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey and players speak after Michigan State

Louisville wasn't without its chances in the season-ending 77-69 loss to Michigan State.   The Spartans turned the ball over 15 times, and the

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) waves after the second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville's season ends with squandered opportunities against Michigan State

With or without Mikel Brown Jr, Louisville is both the more talented and proven basketball team ahead of Thursday’s Round of 64 matchup with the

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) reacts late in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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