Louisville basketball had a massive offseason and is expected to be one of the best teams in college basketball next season. A significant reason for the Cardinals' high expectations is the presence of numerous newcomers, whether from the Transfer Portal, the recruiting class, or overseas.
Louisville returned some key players, but the reason this team has the second best odds to win the ACC and the No. 10 best odds to win the National Championship is because of their stars they brought in. The fans are buzzing with excitement as the countdown to tip-off gets closer and closer.
So, with tip-off nearly two weeks away for the Cardinals' exhibition game with Kansas, let's break down five key newcomers who could start for Louisville basketball this season.