Pat Kelsey and the Louisville Cardinals have made it clear that they are going all in on the 2026 class. Louisville basketball has struggled in the past with recruiting out of high school, but Kelsy showed this offseason that he can change that quickly.
5-star Mikel Brown Jr., and 4-star Sananda Fru highlight Louisville's 2025 recruiting class. Also joining the class is the Cards' most recent addition from the NBA Academy Africa, Mouhamed Camara.
The Cardinals have been trending with multiple 5-star recruits in the 2026 class, as they attempt to secure a massive 2026 class. Louisville looks towards the 2026 class once more, as it was just announced that the Cards have made another offer to a 5-star phenom, and a potential replacement for Mikel Brown Jr once he goes pro.
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Louisville basketball wastes no time offering potential Mikel Brown Jr. replacement
It is no secret that the Cardinals' historic 5-star commitment and incoming freshman point guard will declare for the NBA Draft after his freshman season. Louisville hasn't had many one-and-dones in the program's history, but Brown is on pace to be one as he already hears rumors of being a top 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Louisville basketball continues to trend for multiple 5-star recruits in the 2026 class as Kelsey and his staff officially made an offer to the 5-star guard Dylan Mingo, per On3 Sports' Jamie Shaw. The 6-foot-5, 180-pound guard is ranked as high as a top 10 prospect in the 2026 class, as he is ranked No. 9 per 247Sports Composite.
In the same ranking, he is seen as the third-best point guard and the best player from New York. On3 Sports ranks him as a 5-star and the second-best point guard in the 2026 class. Brown Jr. was ranked as the sixth-best prospect in the 2025 class and the best point guard in the class, with a 247Sports rating of .9969. Mingo's rankings are impressive, with the Browns being ranked as high as the ninth-best prospect and the second-best point guard, boasting a 247Sports rating of 0.9964.
He has received over 14 offers, as some elite programs, including Alabama, St. John's, Texas, and Illinois, have already made offers. The Cardinals are the third ACC team to extend an offer to Mingo, joining Florida State and Virginia Tech, who have also made offers to the elite 5-star recruit. He currently attends Long Island Lutheran High School and had a standout junior season, earning him a spot on the MaxPreps Junior All-America Third Team.
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6-5 PG Dylan Mingo has now been offered by #Louisville, source tells @On3Recruits
— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) May 27, 2025
Mingo is currently ranked No. 8 overall in 2026. He is averaging 18.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.5 steals on @NikeEYB this summer. https://t.co/pNiUIS1koW pic.twitter.com/8RA5qQACao
Mingo averaged 14.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game and secured an invitation to play in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. So far this season for the PSA Cardinals, he is averaging 18.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
Louisville has made over 25 offers to the class of 2026, but are still seeking their first commitment. For all the latest on Louisville basketball's offseason and recruiting, stay tuned.