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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.

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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,

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What to expect: Obinna Ekezie Jr.'s freshman year

The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline for NCAA players who wish to return next season is May 27. That means the window to announce a formal decision

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NBA Draft withdrawal deadline tracker: Who will stay in, return to college basketball?

Last weekend, I asked our subscribers to ask me (pretty much) anything. Whether it be the Louisville football offseason, predictions for next season,

Cardinal Sports Mailbag: Louisville football expectations, basketball offseason, and latest on NIL (graphic: William McDermott)

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Mailbag: Louisville football expectations, basketball offseason, and latest on NIL

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

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

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

Obinna Ekezie Jr. spent some of his childhood in Louisville, and now he's returning to his home city to play for the Cardinals.  On Sunday, the

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Nation's top center Obinna Ekezie Jr. commits to Louisville, will reclassify

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

The 2026 NBA Draft will be heavily impacted by the NIL market in college basketball, with just 71 early entrants filing paperwork this year. Even

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2026 NBA Draft: Early entry list features just 71 players, lowest since 2003

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 has its backup center.   7-foot-5 USC transfer Gabe Dynes has committed to Louisville out of the NCAA Transfer Portal. Dynes, who has one

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

7-foot-5 USC transfer Gabe Dynes commits to Louisville

Former USC center Gabe Dynes has committed to Louisville via the NCAA Transfer Portal. The 7-foot-5 standout has one season of eligibility remaining.

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USC transfer, 7-foot-5 center Gabe Dynes commits to Louisville

After completing official visits to Xavier, Kentucky, and Louisville, Gabe Dynes, a 7-foot-5 transfer center from USC, is narrowing in on a decision.

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Frontrunner emerges for 7-foot-5 transfer center Gabe Dynes as Kentucky, Louisville battle

Kentucky men's basketball head coach Mark Pope still has several more roster spots to fill out ahead of the 2026-27 season. Nine players are locked

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Two Kentucky portal targets will visit campus on Wednesday

Kentucky men's basketball head coach Mark Pope continues to build out his 2026-27 roster. He's recently added a couple of starting guards through the

Dec 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans center Gabe Dynes (45) is defended by UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs guard Teni SalakoChase Rawlins (22) in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Bio Blast: Southern California center Gabe Dynes

Louisville basketball and head coach Pat Kelsey have another big week of recruiting in the Transfer Portal.   On3’s Joe Tipton reports that the

Louisville to host USC C, Kentucky native Gabe Dynes this week

7-foot-5 transfer USC center Gabe Dynes entered the NCAA transfer portal on Friday evening. Since entering, the Independence, Kentucky native has

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Kentucky, Louisville, others set to host 7-foot-plus center on official visits

USC center Gabe Dynes is very familiar with Big Blue Nation. Dynes grew up in Independence, KY, and is now on the University of Kentucky's radar.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies forward Hannes Steinbach (6) drives to the basket against Southern California Trojans center Gabe Dynes (45) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Kentucky's Mark Pope Has FaceTime Call With  USC Center Gabe Dynes in the Portal

USC center Gabe Dynes plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. The 7-foot-5 junior has one season of eligibility remaining.  Dynes transferred to USC

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USC center Gabe Dynes plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal

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

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