Tyran Stokes is a recruit every fan in college basketball is checking up on and trying to find out where he is committing to. The Stokes group has done a good job at keeping it within, but Stokes' mom just revealed when the 5-star small forward is considering announcing his commitment.
Stokes is the consensus No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, and with him being a Louisville native, Pat Kelsey and his Louisville basketball staff are trending as one of the top favorites. The Cardinals appear to be in a three-team race with Kentucky and Kansas, and according to his mom, Stokes is eyeing an announcement before his senior season starts.
Full story: Louisville fans holding their breath after Tyran Stokes’ Mom teases decision timeline
Isaac McKneely teases elite 3-point shooting for Louisville basketball
Louisville basketball released a video on social media that has fans stoked for the upcoming season. The video was just over two minutes long and highlighted nearly every Louisville Cardinal. One player that jumped out to fans is 4-star transfer Isaac McKneely.
The sharpshooter was highlighted as an elite catch-and-shoot shooter in transition, which is exactly what fans were hoping for. McKneely emerges quickly as a key piece for Kelsey's offense next season, and if he can shoot well in transition, he might be Kelsey's biggest X-factor.
Full story: Louisville’s newest star teases one skill that will make him Pat Kelsey’s top threat
Pat Kelsey whiffs on 4-star SF Chris Washington Jr.
Louisville basketball found out earlier this week that it will no longer be in the running for 4-star Chris Washington Jr. The small forward is regarded as a consensus 4-star recruit and is ranked as high as the No. 26 prospect in the 2026 class and the No. 1 recruit out of Tennessee.
Louisville extended an offer to Washington in January 2025, but it appears that they being all-in has made them lose out on Washington, as he cut his list down to Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn, Ole Miss, Cincinnati, Villanova, and Florida A&M.
Jeff Brohm reveals how he will attack his early bye weeks
Louisville football has a gauntlet of a schedule this year, as Jeff Brohm and the Cardinals will face Miami, Clemson, and SMU. On top of that, they have to play Boston College and Virginia Tech, which appear to be big-time trap games for Brohm.
However, it is also worth noting that Brohm won't have a bye week in the second half of his schedule. The Cardinals' two byes are in the first seven weeks of the Cardinals' 2025 schedule, making it even more challenging. Brohm revealed his blueprint for tackling this challenge, stating that the biggest task for the coaching staff will be adapting and making adjustments.
Full story: Jeff Brohm unveils how Louisville will survive the grind with early bye weeks