Louisville Cardinals Soar to New Heights

The Louisville Cardinals have made a remarkable turnaround in the men’s college basketball scene, and it’s all thanks to their new head coach, Pat Kelsey. After a tumultuous season that saw 13 players depart via the transfer portal, Kelsey has worked wonders in rebuilding the team. In just seven weeks, he has secured an impressive 10 transfer portal commits, earning Louisville the top spot in On3’s 2024 team transfer portal rankings.

Coach Kelsey has worked wonders in rebuilding the team

The Cardinals’ impressive haul includes nine four-star transfers, with former USF forward/center Kasean Pryor being the highest-rated commitment at No. 19 overall. Other notable additions include Colorado guard J’Vonne Hadley, Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn, and Washington guard Koren Johnson, all of whom are top-100 transfer commitments.

“On3’s Team Transfer Portal Index utilizes the On3 (P)erformance score to measure a team’s production during the transfer process, compared relative against its roster and not a comparison against other schools.” - On3’s website

Louisville’s success in the transfer portal is a testament to Kelsey’s exceptional recruiting skills and his ability to rebuild a team from scratch. The Cardinals’ On3 Team Transfer Portal Index score of 38 is eight points higher than West Virginia, the No. 2 team in the rankings.

The Cardinals’ impressive transfer portal class

As the NCAA Tournament buzz grows, Louisville is poised to make a significant impact in the men’s college basketball scene. With Kelsey at the helm, the Cardinals are ready to take on the best of the best.

Coach Kelsey is confident in his team’s abilities

The future looks bright for Louisville, and with Kelsey’s masterful roster construction, the Cardinals are ready to soar to new heights.