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LOUISVILLE VS KANSAS: Cardinals' first exhibition game is a GREAT early test for Pat Kelsey's team

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

VITAL: Will Louisville guard Adrian Wooley have BREAKOUT season in second year with the Cardinals?

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:21:29 GMT

Boyuan Zhang is more than a shooter with Jalen Paul | 2026-27 Player Preview - Boyuan Zhang

State of Louisville — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:29:51 GMT

Is Boyuan Zhang Louisville's secret weapon? Jalen Paul of Hoop English Corner joins Ryan Keeling and Alan Thomas on Starting 502 to break down Zhang’s game and what he could bring to Pat Kelsey’s Cardinals. We discuss his shooting confidence, playmaking, three-level scoring, and the defensive work that could help him earn minutes.

Plus, Jalen shares the perspective of Chinese fans following Boyuan’s journey and explains how Hoop English Corner connects basketball, English, and Louisville’s growing international following.

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GREAT NEWS: Louisville's Seth Trimble & LJ Wells are ELIGIBLE again! What happens next?

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:02:43 GMT

Cardinal Sports Zone Podcast Episode #345: Cards Squeeze By The Orange

CSZ — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the CSZ Podcast, we are coming to you live from the Shoot 360 Studios, Jeremy is joined in studio by Shawn & via Restream by Higgy to discuss all the happenings in Card Athletics.

On this episode, we recap the victory over Syracuse, discuss the “secret” scrimmage, and give a little preview of the upcoming exhibition against Kansas. Plus our usual shenanigans. Another can’t miss episode!

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Cardinal Sports Zone Podcast Episode #344: Syracuse Preview

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the CSZ Podcast, we are coming to you live from the Shoot 360 Studios, Jeremy is joined in studio by Shawn, Joey & Sam via Restream

On this episode, the guys preview tomorrow nights match-up at the Dome, score predictions, Pat Kelseys church sermon, eligible players, and of course, our usual shenanigans. Another can’t miss episode!

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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:07 GMT

The NCAA gave Pat Kelsey a stage. He made them regret it.

State of Louisville — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:45:06 GMT

The NCAA called Pat Kelsey to the stand. They might have picked the wrong guy. With the entire Louisville basketball team watching from a packed courtroom, Pat Kelsey testified in the ongoing eligibility battle involving Seth Trimble and LJ Wells. And with the season just around the corner, the timing couldn't have been more dramatic. Ryan Keeling and Alan Thomas take a break from the Starting Five02 Player Preview series to unpack a wild couple of weeks in Louisville basketball.

We dive into Kelsey's courtroom testimony, the NCAA's increasingly aggressive legal battles, and a bigger question: **How much is the NCAA spending to fight college athletes in court, and who is ultimately footing the bill?**

Plus, there's plenty of actual basketball to discuss:

- ACC Media Day takeaways and Pat Kelsey's approach to preparing this team for March

- Louisville's preseason ACC ranking and expectations for the conference

- Flory Bidunga and Jackson Shelstad earning preseason All-ACC honors

- Karter Knox's confidence heading into the Kentucky rivalry

- The latest developments on the recruiting trail

- What we're looking forward to as Louisville prepares to take the floor against Kansas

The season hasn't even started, and Pat Kelsey has already given Louisville fans a moment they won't soon forget.

**End the chaos. Let them play.**

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STOP THE CHAOS: Louisville's Pat Kelsey just EXPLAINED how the rest of the country feels

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:47:04 GMT

ACC SQUAD - It's Miami & EVERYONE ELSE | Where Louisville sits

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

ACC football chaos reigns: Wake Forest surges while Pitt and Louisville stumble. Can anyone challenge Miami for the ACC Championship berth? The ACC Squad spotlights Wake Forest’s winning mentality behind QB Gio Lopez’s efficiency and Coach Dickert’s leadership, questioning if their consistency makes them this year’s biggest college football surprise. Is SMU’s inconsistency or Duke’s one-dimensional offense a bigger threat down the stretch?

The squad debates the impact of quarterback injuries—like Pitt losing Mason Heintschel—and spotlights Kentucky, UCLA, and Oklahoma State as national shockers. Listeners get game previews including Florida State’s looming blowout vs. Miami, Georgia Tech’s offensive struggles under Coach Key, and a critical Duke vs. North Carolina showdown. Who’s got the coaching, quarterback play, and mental edge to rise in a parity-packed ACC? Buckle up for sharp banter, dark horse pick analysis, and unfiltered ACC insights.

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Louisville is a HEAVY FAVORITE over Syracuse..BUT can the Cardinals capitalize on MASSIVE advantage?

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

REMARKABLE: Pat Kelsey has TRANSFORMED the Louisville Cardinals' biggest WEAKNESSES into STRENGTHS

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Isaac Brown GOES OFF for 235 yards in Louisville's victory over FSU! Jeff Brohm makes a MAJOR change

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Is Will Hanke the guy to Louisville's success? | 2026-27 Player Preview - Will Hanke

State of Louisville — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:49:38 GMT

For the first time in our 2026–27 Louisville Basketball Player Profiles series, we're breaking down a player with the player himself joining us. Louisville guard Will Hanke joins Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Ryan Keeling for one of our favorite Starting Five02 conversations yet. A lifelong Louisville fan and one of just two returning players on Pat Kelsey's roster, Hanke offers a unique perspective on the program, the locker room, and what makes this year's team special.

We discuss:

- Will's role in rebuilding the roster, including his perfect 9-for-9 record at recruiting dinners

- Why Pat Kelsey called him the "connector of all connectors"

- The relationships and chemistry developing behind the scenes

- What John Andrzejek is bringing to Louisville's defensive identity

- Why offensive rebounding and defensive field goal percentage were priorities in roster construction

- Will's development, leadership, and hopes of earning more minutes

- His Behind the Grind podcast and ambitions in sports media

- What it means to represent Louisville as someone who grew up cheering for the Cardinals

Plus, homemade cookies, Deshayne Montgomery's dunking habits, and plenty of laughs along the way. Huge thanks to Will @The_BTG_Podcast for joining us and giving Louisville fans a look behind the curtain.

**Starting Five02 | Player Profiles | Episode 07**

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Cardinal Sports Zone Podcast Episode #343: FSURanThrough

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the CSZ Podcast, we are coming to you live from the Shoot 360 Studios, Jeremy is joined via Restream by Sam. It was just us uce....

On this episode, the guys recapped the historic things that happened in the 44-20 win vs FSU, if the team has turned around, Jeff turning over play calling, Strongest RB room we have ever had, will this be the norm or if this was a fluke and of course, our usual shenanigans. Another can’t miss episode!

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Is Alvaro Folgueiras Louisville's most underrated player? | 2026-27 Player Preview - Alvaro Folgueiras

State of Louisville — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:33:23 GMT

Is Alvaro Folgueiras the most underrated player on Louisville's 2026–27 roster? On this episode of Starting Five02, Presented by Alumni Hall, hosts Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Ryan Keeling break down the Iowa transfer and what he brings to Pat Kelsey's Louisville Cardinals. After helping Iowa make a memorable NCAA Tournament run, including a game-winning shot against Florida, Folgueiras arrives at Louisville with an intriguing combination of size, shooting, passing, and versatility. Could the 6'10" Spaniard be the piece that takes Louisville's ceiling to another level?

We discuss:

- Why Folgueiras might be the ideal stretch four for Pat Kelsey's system

- How his passing and floor spacing could unlock Flory Bidunga

- Whether playing power forward will help his defensive limitations

- The importance of consistent minutes and an expanded offensive role

- Why Folgueiras could be Louisville's biggest wild card this season

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Past the point of rescue?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:12:35 GMT

Pat Kelsey's most UNDERRATED offseason move will be a GAME-CHANGER for Louisville Basketball

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Cardinal Sports Zone Podcast Episode #342: FSU Preview Featuring Brandon Radcliff, Will Hanke, and TJ Pittinger

CSZ — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the CSZ Podcast, we are coming to you live from the Shoot 360 Studios, Jeremy is joined in studio by Sam, Shawn, & Joey and via Restream by special guests Cardinal Forever Brandon Radcliff, current Cardinal basketball player and host of “Behind the Grind” podcast Will Hanke, and FSU and college football media personality and host of “College Football Addiction” podcast TJ Pittinger.

On this episode, the guys preview the upcoming FSU game with detailed analysis by Brandon Radcliff and TJ Pittinger, give our score predictions and locks, talk a little preseason Louisville men’s basketball with Will and get a little analysis from him on what he thinks we should expect from this year’s team, and of course, our usual shenanigans. Another can’t miss episode!

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Does Flory Bidunga make Louisville a title contender? With Mike Rutherford | 2026-27 Player Preview - Flory Bidunga

State of Louisville — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:16:37 GMT

Is Flory Bidunga the best big man in the ACC? And could he be Louisville's best center since Gorgui Dieng?

Mike Rutherford of Card Chronicle joins Starting Five02 for Episode 5 of our 2026–27 Louisville Basketball Player Profiles series, breaking down one of the most exciting additions of the Pat Kelsey era. The former Kansas standout and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year arrives in Louisville with enormous expectations. After two seasons of questions surrounding physicality, rebounding, and rim protection, Pat Kelsey may have finally found the missing piece.

Ryan Keeling, Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Mike Rutherford discuss:

- Why landing Bidunga was such a massive statement for Louisville basketball

- What makes Flory one of the most versatile defensive big men in the country

- How his athleticism, rebounding, and offensive efficiency could transform Pat Kelsey's system

- Whether he's already the best center in the ACC

- His potential to earn All-American honors and compete for ACC Player of the Year

- Why Bidunga could be the player who takes Louisville from good back to great

Plus, Mike shares a fascinating behind-the-scenes story about how Louisville's pursuit of Bidunga began — and why getting the Cardinals back into the national spotlight in March means so much to this program.

**Is Flory Bidunga the missing piece for a Final Four run?** Let us know what you think in the comments.

Subscribe to Starting Five02 for more Louisville basketball coverage, player previews, and conversations with some of the biggest voices around the program.

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