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“There was never any convincing that needed to be done with me as a coach…being elite defensively as a team is your biggest pathway to

Louisville center Flory Bidunga in a summer practice (credit: @LouisvilleMBB Insta)

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Louisville allowing Flory Bidunga to play with 'freedom' & 'confidence'

Welcome to “What to expect,” an offseason article series focusing on the Louisville basketball roster and each of its scholarship players. Here,

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

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

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

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