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2. Sananda Fru
Sananda Fru is expected to make a big leap this offseason and take that step many Louisville fans are hoping for. The 6-foot-11, 250-pound forward has to get tougher and stronger in the weight room so he can be much more physical on the court, especially in the paint.
Fru will be a key player to return for the Cardinals, as he averaged 9.0 points, a team-high 6.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. He was very effective when he shot the ball, making 75.3 percent of his shots, but now Louisville will need him to take that leap and be that beast in the paint against the elite teams as well.
There should be a lot of growth from the former 4-star commitment, and he will be a big piece on this Cardinals team in the 2026-27 season.