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https://youtu.be/X8L8uv15_T0  In this player profile series, I will give an outlook on each Louisville basketball player ahead of the upcoming

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Louisville basketball player profile: Jackson Shelstad

The NCAA transfer portal officially opened at midnight on April 7 with thousands of college basketball players prepared to evaluate their futures. In

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College basketball transfer portal: Top 25 overall players

The NCAA transfer portal officially opened at midnight on April 7 with thousands of college basketball players ready to find a new home for the

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College basketball transfer portal: Top 10 committed players

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

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

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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,

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

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

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

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) drives the ball while defended by Michigan State Spartans guard Trey Fort (9) 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

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What to expect: Adrian Wooley's junior leap

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

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

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

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

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

Louisville is in the process of building its roster for the 2026-27 season, with commits from three players from the transfer portal.  The players

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Louisville hosts Robert Morris transfer DeSean Goode on a visit

Louisville’s next roster is beginning to take shape, with several additions made during the first two weeks of the Transfer Portal being open.   And

Nov 15, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) celebrates during the second half against the Princeton Tigers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Three early trends in Louisville's Transfer Portal class

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

Karter Knox, the No. 75 overall prospect and the No. 8 overall small forward in the On3 Transfer Portal Rankings, has committed to the University of

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Scout & Fit: Karter Knox lands at Louisville

That's a really big fish.   Kansas transfer center Flory Bidunga has committed to play for Louisville.  The sophomore center, along with fellow

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