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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 8h

#Louisville has extended an offer to a center who has spent the last two seasons in the NBA G-League.

Louisville Extends Offer to NBA G-League Big Man

The Cardinals are capitalizing on a recent NCAA ruling in order to recruit from out of the NBA G-League.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 11h

In this day and age, it can be easy for players to look out for themselves over the good of the team.

However, Pat Kelsey has been impressed with the unselfishness and desire to win that he has seen out of his #Louisville players.

Pat Kelsey Lauds Louisville's Unselfishness and Dedication to Winning

Kelsey is heading into year two as the head coach of the Cardinals.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 16h

#Louisville isn’t in action this weekend, but here are some other games to keep tabs on during the Cardinals’ second bye week of the season ⬇️

Scoreboard Watching: Games to Track During Louisville's Second Bye Week

Here are some games for Louisville fans to watch during the Cardinals' second bye week of the 2025 season:

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Former #Louisville guard Dana Evans is a WNBA champion once again, winning her second title - this time with the Las Vegas Aces.

Dana Evans Wins WNBA Title With Las Vegas Aces

The former Louisville women's basketball star has now won multiple WNBA Championships.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 1d

Ferlandas Wright, a former standout at Fairdale and 2027 forward, has been officially offered by #Louisville.

Local '27 Prospect Ferlandas Wright Receives Louisville Offer

The forward is one of the top junior prospects from the city of Louisville.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 1d

If you want to listen to @markennis.bsky.social and I's interview with Monty Montgomery on The Drive yesterday, check it out below:

Listen: Monty Montgomery Talks UFL Interest, Transfer to Ole Miss and More

The former Louisville linebacker spoke with 93.9 The Ville on Thursday.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 1d

On the heels of reaching the College World Series this past season, one prominent national outlet is very optimistic regarding #Louisville’s chances to make another deep postseason run in 2026.

National Outlet Bullish on Louisville's Outlook for 2026 Season

The Cardinals are coming off of a season where they made their sixth all-time appearance in the College World Series.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 1d

What do updated bowl projections look like for #Louisville?

Louisville Football Bowl Projections: 2025 Week 7

Despite the Cardinals suffering their first loss, there is some uniformity amongst bowl projectors.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 1d

We've hit roughly the halfway point of the 2025 season for #Louisville, so lets hand out some positional grades up to this point:

Louisville's 2025 Midseason Position Group Grades

The season has now reached roughly the halfway point for the Cardinals, so it's time to hand out the midseason report card.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 2d

As expected, #Louisville has opened up as an underdog in their matchup at Miami next weekend.

Louisville Opens as Sizable Road Underdog at Miami

The Cardinals hit the road on the other side of their final bye week to face Miami.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 2d

#Louisville has made the cut on the updated list of top schools for four-star 2026 forward Colben Landrew, who has also announced a commitment date.

'26 Forward Colben Landrew Includes Louisville in Top Six, Announces Commitment Date

The Georgia forward ranks as high as the No. 17 prospect in the country.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 2d

Louisville’s time at the annual ACC Tip-Off is now in the books, and here are three of the biggest takeaways from their day down in Charlotte:

Three Takeaways From Louisville MBB's Time at the 2025 ACC Tipoff

A look at the more significant takeaways for the Cardinals from the 2025 ACC Tipoff.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 3d

While Kasean Pryor has expressed that he'll be ready to start the upcoming 2025-26 season, #Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey says he doesn't want to rush the forward's recovery process.

Pat Kelsey Not Wanting to Rush Kasean Pryor Back Into Action

The forward for the Cardinals tore his left ACL early last season.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 3d

Take a look at what #Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey, guard Ryan Conwell and guard/forward had to say at the ACC Basketball Tipoff today ⬇️

Transcript: Pat Kelsey, Louisville MBB Players at 2025 ACC Tipoff

Take a look at what the head coach of the Cardinals, guard Ryan Conwell and guard/forward J'Vonne Hadley had to say at the ACC Basketball Tipoff:

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 3d

Five games into the season, let’s take an updated look at the #Louisville redshirt tracker ⬇️

Louisville Football Redshirt Tracker: 2025 Week Seven

Tracking the games played among Cardinals who have yet to take their redshirt season.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 4d

How did former #Louisville players perform this past week around the NFL? Take a look here ⬇️

Cards in the NFL: 2025 Week 5

Here’s how former Louisville Cardinals performed in Week Five of the 2025 NFL season.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 4d

#Louisville has announced the various television designations and tip-off times for their upcoming 2025-26 season.

Louisville Announces TV Designations and Tip-Off Times for 2025-26 Season

Year two under head coach Pat Kelsey gets started in under a month.

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 4d

Take a look at what #Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz, guard Tajianna Roberts and forward Laura Ziegler had to say at the ACC Basketball Tipoff today ⬇️

Transcript: Jeff Walz, Louisville WBB Players at 2025 ACC Tipoff

Take a look at what the head coach of the Cardinals, guard Tajianna Roberts and forward Laura Ziegler had to say at the ACC Basketball Tipoff:

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Matt McGavic @mattmcgavic.bsky.social · 4d

Through the first month-plus of the season, #Louisville’s offense has far from lived up to expectations. Why has that side of the ball, which was expected to be the Cards’ strength, struggled so much?

The reason why isn’t as simple as you might think.