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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

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

Nov 27, 2025; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; Dayton Flyers guard De'Shayne Montgomery (2) controls the ball against the Georgetown Hoyas in the first half at State Farm Field House. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

What to expect: De'Shayne Montgomery as a two-way guard

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reacts after a play against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

What to expect: Alvaro Folgueiras' versatility

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

Boyuan Zhang, the No. 46-ranked prospect in the 2026 On3 Rankings, has committed to the University of Louisville.  He chose Louisville over

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Scout & Fit: Louisville lands Boyuan Zhang

The hard part about grading Transfer Portal classes is figuring out what actually matters. Talent obviously matters, but so does fit, experience,

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College Basketball Transfer Portal 2026: The 5 Biggest Winners and 10 Sleeper Teams to Watch

When the college basketball transfer portal opened last month, it was clear Tennessee was preparing to go all-in on its roster. Rick Barnes was

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College basketball's $20 million roster era: Inside the biggest spenders of the transfer portal

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

Obinna Ekezie Jr., the nation's top center, has committed to the University of Louisville.  Ekezie will reclassify to 2026 and be a part of

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Scout & Fit: Obinna Ekezie Jr. commits to Louisville

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

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Film on each of Louisville's transfer portal additions

Alvaro Folgueiras, the No. 52 overall prospect and the No. 13 overall power forward in the On3 Transfer Portal Rankings, has committed to the

Feb 14, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reacts after making a shot against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Scout & Fit: Alvaro Folgueiras commits to Louisville

Iowa transfer forward Alvaro Folgueiras has committed to Louisville out of the Transfer Portal.   The 6-foot-10 native of Malaga, Spain, has one year

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) makes a go-ahead three-point basket against the Florida Gators late in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Louisville adds Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras from Transfer Portal

Alvaro Folgueiras has committed to Louisville out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3's Joe Tipton has learned. Folgueiras will make his way to the

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Former Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras commits to Louisville

Iowa is reloading coming off of its Elite 8 appearance in Year 1 under Ben McCollum, and the Hawkeyes have picked up another key addition in Illinois

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Illinois State transfer Ty'Reek Coleman commits to Iowa

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras has held a low-profile transfer recruiting to this point following his exit from Iowa City after one season. An ACC

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ACC team emerging for Iowa transfer Alvaro Folgueiras

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

South Carolina basketball is involved with a growing list of talented transfer portal prospects. One of the names is one who was on the Gamecocks'

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South Carolina basketball transfer portal target film breakdown: Four-star forward Alvaro Folgueiras

After helping lead the Iowa men’s basketball team to the Elite Eight with memorable plays against Florida and Nebraska, Alvaro Folgueiras has made

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Alvaro Folgueiras enters transfer portal

Alvaro Folgueiras is on the move. The Iowa forward plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned, following the conclusion of his junior

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Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Iowa is officially in transfer portal mode after it exited the NCAA tournament in the Elite Eight in the first year under Ben McCollum. Now the

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Where things stand with Iowa, Alvaro Folgueiras

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

In the first meeting with Illinois it was the Fighting Illini that jumped out on the Hawkeyes. This time it was Iowa that jumped the Illini in the

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