1. Kentucky native
Finally, the 5-star point guard is a Kentucky native and an Adidas athlete. The stars are aligning for him to commit to Louisville, despite what every expert predicts. Louisville was the dominant frontrunner, and the Cardinals want this Kentucky star.
Kinney knows how big Louisville basketball is, and after seeing the culture Kelsey built, and the fans all-in on this 2025-26 team, the 5-star point guard should be all-in on bringing a National Title back home to his home state. There is nothing like earning the support from the state you grew up in, and Kinney has that opportunity by playing in front of Louisville fans for nearly seven months next season.
Kinney's commitment announcement is a big deal for Louisville fans, and the 5-star point guard will have a chance to be the first domino to fall the Cardinals' way and spark a chain to follow.
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Kinney will commit this Sunday, September 28, at 1:15 p.m. local time on CBS Sports HQ. For all the latest on Louisville basketball's offseason and recruiting, stay tuned.