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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

The withdrawal deadline for the 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone. That gives the basketball world a clear look at who will be available to be

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2026 NBA Draft: ESPN ranks Top 100 player big board after withdrawal deadline

The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline has come and gone for college basketball players, taking multiple prospects back to the NCAA level for big NIL

2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Projecting all 60 picks after withdrawal deadline decisions

The latest NBA mock draft from ESPN’s Jeremy Woo was released following the NBA scouting combine. The draft is scheduled for June 23rd and 24th.  The

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NBA Mock Draft 2026: ESPN releases new predictions for all 60 picks after scouting combine

Thursday marked the second day of scrimmages at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. The two games saw some big performances, as well.  In the

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2026 NBA Draft: Top scorers from Day 2 of Combine scrimmages

The college basketball season showcased an all-time group of freshmen ready to make the leap to the NBA. After the NBA Draft Lottery results moved

2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Projecting all 60 picks after lottery results

With the NBA Draft lottery in the rearview mirror, it’s time for NBA mock drafts! ESPN released its latest two-round mock draft, courtesy of Jeremy

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2026 NBA Draft: ESPN releases 2-round mock draft after lottery

Louisville basketball guards Mikel Brown Jr. and Ryan Conwell have been invited to participate in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine beginning on Sunday.

Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) laughs with Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) in the first half at the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville February 9, 2026.

Mikel Brown Jr. & Ryan Conwell to participate in NBA Combine

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

It's one of those rare weekends in recruiting when the spotlight is on one place. Right now, it's shining on Louisville and head coach Pat Kelsey as

Mar 19, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks to media members on the sideline during practice at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Pat Kelsey and Louisville hosting top transfers on Friday

Louisville basketball is in the process of re-shaping its roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season.  And among the many guards who they have expressed

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Liberty Flames guard Brett Decker Jr. (4) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Louisville showing interest in Liberty transfer Brett Decker Jr.

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 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

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

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) shoots a free throw during the first half against the South Florida Bullsduring a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Season in review: Louisville guard Ryan Conwell

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

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

After half a day to decompress following Louisville basketball's first NCAA Tournament victory in nine years, the gears start to turn towards one of

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Game preview: Izzo, Michigan State up next for Louisville

Louisville hung on versus South Florida, defeating the Bulls 83-79 in the NCAA Tournament.  Head coach Pat Kelsey discussed the resilience of

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey speaks at a postgame press conference after the game against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Pat Kelsey and players speak following South Florida win

Despite South Florida being a trendy upset pick leading up to Thursday's Round of 64 game against 6-seeded Louisville, it was the Cardinals who were

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) dunks during the second half against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville fights off a pesky South Florida

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

Game preview: How does Louisville beat South Florida?

In what felt like just minutes after the full 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket was unveiled, the East region’s 6-seeded Louisville Cardinals were already

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Louisville to meet a confident and fearless South Florida in Buffalo

March Madness is here. The 2026 NCAA Tournament will begin on Tuesday with two First Four games in Dayton. We'll see the 68-team field dwindle down

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