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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

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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

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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

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