Louisville basketball recently made a major move, adding former UNC star Seth Trimble. The Cardinals added Trimble from the Transfer Portal after the “five-for-five” rule granted seniors from the class of 2022 an extra year of eligibility.
Louisville basketball’s projected starting lineup after Seth Trimble commitment
Louisville got a massive pickup from the Cardinals' ACC rival, as Trimble quickly committed to the Cardinals, giving them a huge boost in their backcourt. The Cardinals' depth now stands out from the rest of the league as Trimble joins Adrian Wooley, Jackson Shelstad, London Johnson, and others.
With Louisville adding Trimble, the Cardinals have earned a lot of high praise, including in preseason rankings. CBS Sports recently updated its rankings, and Cardinals fans will be happy with Louisville's ranking after the addition.
Louisville basketball ranked inside top 10 after Seth Trimble commitment
The Cardinals already had Final Four and National Title dreams, but adding Trimble raised their chances. The Cardinals were trending as a likely top-15 team in preseason rankings, but since Trimble committed to Louisville, they are now quickly in the 5-10 range.
The Cardinals added multiple key transfers, including Flory Bidunga, Jackson Shelstad, Karter Knox, Trimble, and Alvaro Folgueiras, and the dream of a Final Four run looks good on paper. CBS Sports just updated its rankings, and it gave Louisville fans the news they wanted to hear, as Gary Parrish made it clear that Louisville has a good chance of going on a Final Four run this season.
"All of those players were key rotation pieces for NCAA Tournament teams last season. Barring a huge surprise, they should combine to do the same this season at Louisville, where the Cardinals returning to the Final Four for the first time since 2013 is a goal that, on paper, seems achievable."Gary Parrish
Louisville moved up six spots after Trimble committed to the Cardinals, and they are now ranked inside the top 10 at No. 8. Kelsey has built one of the most expensive rosters in college basketball, and the mindset is clear: win.
The Cardinals are earning a lot of hype and praise for this roster, and now the team must buy in, build chemistry, and become one of the top teams in college basketball. Trimble brings experience and physicality to Louisville’s backcourt, something Louisville needed.
The Cardinals now have the seventh-highest odds to win the National Championship, and CBS Sports just made it clear that it is definitely achievable. The Cardinals haven't made it to the Final Four or the National Championship since 2013, but Kelsey is giving the Cardinals fans a lot of hope that the drought might end in 2027.
The Cardinals secured the nation's best Transfer Portal class, giving Kelsey depth, experience, and the tools to go on a Final Four run. Trimble is another major piece in Louisville's national title dreams, and CBS Sports ranking them No. 8 in the nation proves it.
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