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Freshman Ekezie, No. 11 Louisville soar past Morehead State, 107-57

Obinna Ekezie Jr. came off the bench to score 20 points and grab 13 rebounds for No. 11 Louisville, which routed Morehead State 107-57

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Karter Knox - Scores 15 in second outing Knox logged 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Saturday's 107-57 win over Morehead State.

Impact Knox got in plenty during the Cardinals' blowout win, and he pieced together a solid stat line, shooting 57.1 percent from the field. The 6-foot-6 guard was dealing with a knee injury during the offseason, but he's looked fully healthy in Louisville's first two games of the year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Ekezie Jr. - Double-double off bench in win Ekezie chipped in 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 25 minutes during Saturday's 107-57 win over Morehead State.

Impact Ekezie got a surplus of playing time with the Cardinals dominating the Eagles, and he made the most of his opportunities. The freshman big man put together a double-double, tacking on two blocks on top of his already impressive stat line. He'll look to stay involved in what will likely be a tougher game at Memphis next Sunday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Louisville shines early, falters late in 84-70 win over Chattanooga

Flory Bidunga scored 16 points in his debut for No. 11 Louisville, which jumped out early but struggled late in an 84-70 victory over Chattanooga

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

De'Shayne Montgomery - Expected out four to six weeks Montgomery is expected to miss four to six weeks with a foot injury, according to Jody Demling of 247Sports.com.

Impact The Louisville guard appears set for an extended absence to begin the season, which could affect the team's backcourt depth. His recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as the four-to-six-week window progresses.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Dynes - Undergoes successful surgery Dynes underwent successful shoulder surgery Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined between three to four months, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dynes is expected to be a backup option at center for Louisville, but now he'll have to wait until January or February to make his season debut at the earliest. The 7-foot-5 center is coming off a 2025-26 season with USC in which he averaged 2.9 points and 3.4 rebounds on 12.0 minutes across 30 appearances, including six starts.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

A game that won't count, but could pay off: Duke-Kansas brings high stakes to Allen Fieldhouse

Duke and Kansas faced off in a rare on-campus basketball matchup on Sunday

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

LJ Wells - Eligible again for upcoming season Wells (not injury related) is now eligible for the 2026-27 season, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact Wells is one of several players deemed eligible for the upcoming season after the Kentucky Court of Appeals granted a temporary injunction on Friday. Wells, who spent the 2025-26 season with Northern Kentucky, averaged 15.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game last season.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Trimble - Deemed immediately eligible Trimble is now eligible for the 2026-27 season at Louisville after Friday's ruling in the Kentucky case, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This reverses Trimble's previous ineligible status and puts the Louisville guard back in play for the upcoming season. His availability is a meaningful boost for the Cardinals' backcourt depth, as he's a candidate to be one of the best players not only on the Louisville roster, but in the entire ACC Conference. The guard averaged 14.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists last season at North Carolina

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his men's college basketball preseason top 25 rankings.

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

Tony White cannot afford to have another Florida State collapse during Week 6 The Seminoles' defense needs to avoid a repeat performance from past weeks against a strong Louisville Cardinals' offense.

OCTOBER 8 • CHOPCHAT.COM

Louisville goes all in on transfer portal as it looks to chase down Duke in ACC, get more physical

Louisville coach Pat Kelsey took a deep dive into the transfer portal to boost the Cardinals' competitiveness in the Atlantic Coast Conference and against physical teams

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

LJ Wells - Deemed ineligible for 2026-27 Wells has been deemed ineligible for the 2026-27 season, according to Matt McGavic of WHAS11 News.

Impact The Kentucky Court of Appeals dissolved a temporary injunction that allowed several players the ability to play in the 2026-27 season. This means Wells, along with more than 30 student-athletes, will have to wait for a new decision on whether he'll be able to play in the upcoming campaign.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Trimble - Ruled ineligible for 2026-27 Trimble has been ruled ineligible for the 2026-27 season after the NCAA won its court case in Kentucky, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Trimble was one of Louisville's biggest acquisitions this season. The guard averaged 14.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists last season at North Carolina, and he was poised to start at the two guard spot for the Cardinals. With the season still a month out, there's still time for Trimble to regain his eligibility, but this is a huge development -- and potential loss -- for Louisville.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Karter Knox - Cleared for all basketball activities Knox (knee) is fully cleared for all basketball activities, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact The Arkansas transfer missed the final 12 games of the Hogs' season last year before transferring to Louisville. The forward has been fully cleared for action ahead of preseason exhibition games, however, and he's back on the court in full capacity. The 6-6 wing averaged 8.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists last season on 46/38/73 shooting splits, and he's expected to start for the Cardinals this season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

GAMEDAY: Louisville vs Wake Forest The No. 16 Louisville Cardinals host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons today at noon in the Cards second Atlantic Coast Conference matchup of th...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Three Storylines to Watch as Wake Forest Takes on Louisville Wake Forest will face another major test Saturday when the Demon Deacons travel to Louisville, Kentucky, to take on the #16 Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

How To Watch Wake Forest Take On Louisville: Stats, Weather and More Everything you need to know before the Demon Deacons take on the No. 16-ranked Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Louisville adds fifth-year forward LJ Wells to the basketball roster for this season

Louisville coach Pat Kelsey has added another fifth-year player to the roster with forward LJ Wells now available this season for the Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

LJ Wells - Transfers to Louisville Wells will transfer to Louisville, per On3.

Impact Louisville gets some last-minute frontcourt reinforcements in Wells, who spent the 2025-26 season with Northern Kentucky. A 33-game starter, he averaged 15.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals on 55/28/68 shooting splits. The senior should have one more year of eligibility with the Cardinals, and he figures to provide depth at forward.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Who has a better roster for the 2026-27 season Kentucky or Louisville? The rivalry between the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals is one of the best in college basketball, but it hasn't looked that way i...

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Flory Bidunga ranking just turned Louisville's dream season into a Final Four demand Sports Illustrated ranked Louisville star Flory Bidunga as college basketball’s No. 3 center, raising the Final Four expectations facing Pat...

AUGUST 16 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble committing to Louisville after Colorado eligibility ruling

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble is transferring to Louisville and taking advantage of the preliminary injunction granted recently by a Colorado judge giving student-athletes who...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Louisville lands former UNC guard Seth Trimble to secure No. 1 transfer class | Sporting News Pat Kelsey and the Cardinals hit the jackpot with another blue-chip transfer before the upcoming season.

AUGUST 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Seth Trimble - Commits to Louisville Trimble has committed to Louisville for the 2026-27 season, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Trimble is the latest player to try to take advantage of the recent court rulings allowing class of 2022 high schoolers a fifth season of eligibility. Trimble wanted to return to UNC, but the Tar Heels had already constructed their roster and were out of scholarships for the coming season. He most recently played in five Summer League games for the Washington Wizards where he averaged 10.8 PPG. Trimble did not sign an NBA contract, so the window to return to college was open. Should the injunction hold up and Trimble is eligible for the 2026-27 for Louisville, that gives the Cardinals another dynamic guard in the backcourt alongside Jackson Shelstad. Louisville would be much closer in the ACC race next season with teams like Duke and Virginia.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Freshman Ekezie, No. 11 Louisville soar past Morehead State, 107-57

No. 11 Louisville shines early, falters late in 84-70 win over Chattanooga

A game that won't count, but could pay off: Duke-Kansas brings high stakes to Allen Fieldhouse

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

Louisville goes all in on transfer portal as it looks to chase down Duke in ACC, get more physical

Louisville adds fifth-year forward LJ Wells to the basketball roster for this season

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble committing to Louisville after Colorado eligibility ruling