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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. 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

Louisville's staff went out of its way to meet with one of the Transfer Portal's top guards yesterday.   Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell is on the

Feb 7, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) reacts after a play against the Indiana Hoosiers during overtime at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Louisville meets with Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell

Jackson Shelstad, a top-20 prospect and the No. 3 overall point guard in the On3 Transfer Portal Rankings, has committed to the University of

Oregon’s Jackson Shelstad, left, moves the ball against Portland’s Joel Foxwell at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene Dec. 17, 2025.

Scout & Fit: Jackson Shelstad commits to Louisville

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

It’s never as simple as, “that season was a success or failure” for a program like Louisville. And it should never be that way.   In this

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey looks on 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: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images //// Graphic: William McDermott

Obituary: The 2025-26 Louisville basketball season

Editor’s Note: Introducing Cardinal Sports Insider. Moving forward, specifically throughout the basketball season, the Cardinal Sports Insider will

Jan 2, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) dunks the ball during the first half against Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Cardinal Sports Insider: What does Louisville do at power forward?

“Can you guard them?”  I’m not sure if this is a reference everyone will understand (NBA fans might), but it was the only thing I could think about

Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) directs a play as Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) guards during a conference ACC game. January 6, 2026.

Defense in despair: Can Louisville guard?

Louisville head basketball coach Pat Kelsey has a star in true freshman point guard Mikel Brown Jr.  Both have helped guide the Cardinals to a 4-0

Feb 16, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks to guard Chucky Hepburn (24) after he left the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Louisville won 75-60. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Louisville basketball is fun, says Kelsey: 'Why wouldn't you wanna play here?'

The NBA season has officially tipped off. Multiple Louisville alumni are expected to make significant contributions this year, with a few others

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is doubtful to return to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers

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Cards in the NBA: Louisville players on opening day rosters

Chucky Hepburn had been a productive college guard, leading to a career-best season as a senior after transferring. Now, that's led him into the

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Toronto Raptors sign Chucky Hepburn to contract after 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine has concluded, wrapping up the final public scouting opportunity before the selections begin in June. As the fringe

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2025 NBA Draft Board 4.0: Final rankings for Top 100 prospects in class

The 2025 NBA Draft is almost here, meaning most boards are nearly locked in place. However, while the majority of focus centers on a group of star

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2025 NBA Draft: Overlooked prospects with breakout potential

The NBA Draft is now one week away, with the intel starting to flow on the potential picks and trades which could shape how Wednesday goes from start

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2025 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: Projecting all 59 picks with one week remaining

The 2025 NBA Draft is less than three weeks away now, with plenty left to play out from the prospects and franchises before the commissioner takes

NBA Draft Night at the Barclays Center

2025 NBA Draft mailbag: Lottery value, mid-major stars, second-round fliers

The NCAA Tournament is finally here and the madness is about to begin. As teams are chartering their busses and flights to head to their first-round

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The top 25 players in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament turns all attention to the college basketball world, which provides everyone the opportunity to become a household name. Plenty

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Ranking Top 10 best players in South Region of 2025 NCAA Tournament

The road to the Final Four is paved through Lexington. Rupp Arena hosts opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament, where No. 1 overall seed Auburn will

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South Region Preview: Is Auburn Built for March?

Duke took a shot at the ACC via social media on Monday after it was announced that Louisville guard Chucky Hepburn had won the league's Defensive

Duke took a shot at the ACC after Chucky Hepburn was named Defensive Player of the Year over Cooper Flagg.

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Duke Twitter account trolls ACC for picking Chucky Hepburn over Cooper Flagg for Defensive Player of the Year

Now a veteran point guard for the Louisville Cardinals, Chucky Hepburn has been incredibly valuable to head coach Pat Kelsey in his first season.

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Pat Kelsey breaks down how Chucky Hepburn draws so many fouls

Over the past few college basketball off-seasons, the transfer portal has become the hottest topic in the sport. However, as the on-court production

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The 15 Most Impactful Transfers in College Basketball for 2024-25

Midseason award watch lists have been released, and none feature Louisville point guard Chucky Hepburn.  As the Cardinals' leading scorer, he's a

NCAA Basketball: Texas-El Paso at Louisville

Dec 11, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA;  Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks with guard Chucky Hepburn (24) during the second half against the UTEP Miners at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Texas-El Paso 77-74. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Pat Kelsey responds to Chucky Hepburn not being on point guard awards lists: 'They got it wrong'

Pat Kelsey provided the latest on two of his Cardinals on Monday.  In his pregame press conference today, Kelsey had updates on both of G Chucky

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Chucky Hepburn, James Scott injury updates: Pat Kelsey reveals status vs. NC State

We are winding down January of the 2024-25 college basketball season and teams are close to the midway point of conference play. Most ACC teams have

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Mid Season All-ACC Team Selections and League Superlatives

A flagrant foul called on Syracuse guard Kyle Cuffe against Louisville's James Scott brought some tension to Tuesday night's ACC matchup inside the

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