Louisville football hires its rivals best recruiter as General Manager.

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Basketball isn't a game, it's a religion in the State of Louisville and Freedom Hall is the Holy Building where we gather.

There's nothing in sports like The Kentucky Derby. In its 151st rendition, Presley Meyer details why it still dominates the world today.

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In this episode of the Starting Five02 Podcast, Roman Kelly is joined by Raashaan Myers (Wake Up 502) to break down Louisville basketball's 2025-26 roster status, portal strategy, and why the Cards might not be done adding talent just yet. Roster analysis, positional battles, portal predictions, and why Pat Kelsey’s bag might still have some tricks left. 03:30 - Building the 2025-26 Roster 04:50 - Portal Moves So Far 09:45 - Why the Cards Aren’t Done Yet 11:30 - Fru vs. Khalifa Starting Spot Debate 13:45 - Kasean Pryor’s Fit If He Returns 16:00 - Switchable Lineups & Frontcourt Versatility 18:10 - Fru’s Potential and Defensive Concerns? 27:50 - Mikel Brown Jr.’s Two-Way Game 30:00 - Culture + Continuity: Year 2 Under Kelsey 31:15 - Can This Be a Top 10 Offense? 33:00 - Final Thoughts + What’s Still to Come #LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards – Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou – The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) 3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage) “Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

In this episode, Vince and Keith break down all the biggest takeaways from Louisville Football’s 2025 Spring Game: from Miller Moss’ control under center, to the dominance of the run game, breakout defenders, and what the team might still be missing heading into the portal window. Tap in, Cards fans! 02:00 – Spring Game Atmosphere 06:30 – Miller Moss Breakdown: Smart Passes, Leadership, Expectations 08:30 – Offensive Identity: Comparing Past Seasons’ Styles 10:00 – Run Game Dominance: Isaac Brown, Duke Watson & the RB Room 12:00 – Depth, Surprises & Missing Pieces on the O-Line 14:00 – QB’s: Deuce Adams, Backup Battles & Play Calling 16:00 – WR Room Review: Lacy Breaks Out, Portal Needs? 22:30 – Secondary Standouts 25:00 – Cooper Ranvier Shoutout 27:00 – Portal Losses: Austin Collins & JoJo Stone 31:00 – Transfer Wishlist: WR & TE Targets + Dream Gets 36:00 – Final Thoughts: Offseason Plans & What’s Next #LouisvilleFootball #GoCards #502 – Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou – The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond. From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) 3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage) Push Push (F1 Coverage) “Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

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The 2025-2026 college basketball season will be here before you know. Until then, we have you're ACC Basketball roster tracker, updated daily.

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Former Louisville basketball star Montrezl Harrell is back in the fold for year three.

The 2025-2026 college basketball season will be here before you know. Until then, we have you're ACC Basketball roster tracker, updated daily.

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Pat Kelsey and the Louisville basketball program continued its heater, adding another star transfer. Presley Meyer details the addition.

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Louisville basketball solidifies itself as the most exciting backcourt in the country with the addition of Xavier transfer Ryan Conwell.

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