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Chol Machot
2025-26 Statistics: 32 G, 10.8 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.1 BPG, 69.1% FG
Sticking with the big men, these last few players, one of the top centers Louisville reached out to was from Kelsey’s former team, Charleston. Chol Machot is an elite rim protector who is regarded as one of the top centers in the Transfer Portal, as the former Cougar ranked ninth in blocks per game (2.5) and finished No. 10 in Division 1 in total blocks (79).
The Charleston transfer averaged 8.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 59.2 percent from the field. The 7-foot center ranks No. 15 among centers in the Transfer Portal and No. 122 overall.
This elite 7-foot center is the perfect target for Pat Kelsey and Louisville basketball