5 Cardinals with legitimate breakout potential for Louisville basketball in 2025

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3. Adrian Wooley

Adrian Wooley was the first domino to fall Kelsey's way this offseason, and while some may get caught up in the other two transfers, this rising star is poised for a breakout season. The left-handed sharpshooter is one of the best sophomores in college basketball, and Kelsey can't wait to have him playing next to Mikel Brown Jr.

The 5-star transfer is coming off an astounding freshman campaign where he earned C-USA Freshman of the Year and a spot on the All-C-USA First-Team. Wooley averaged 18.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game last season while shooting 51.2 percent from the field and 42.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Wooley is poised to have a massive season under Kelsey next year as the shooting guard splashed 73 3-pointers and has the potential to be a lethal defender, given his long and athletic build. The 6-foot-5 combo guard is the exact type of player Louisville needs to play next to Brown, as he can create his shot, get others open, and play defense.

Wooley has the potential to be one of the best guards in the ACC, and his playing alongside Brown and company has his name in 2026 NBA mock drafts already.

Related: 5 key reasons Adrian Wooley committed to the Louisville Cardinals over Alabama