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The Baha Bullies are back! Pres Meyer and Jake Hook return to discuss all things Bahamas trip and major takeaways from two exhibitions.

• It's amazing to see good basketball again
• What stood out the most?
• Kasean Pryor and why his performance matters
• Going in-depth on every player
• What's next?

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Derby is over and all eyes are back on the roster of the Louisville basketball program. Jacob Lane steps in for Presley Meyer and is joined by Jake Hook to break down the Great Osobor recruitment and where Louisville stands, who else Pat Kelsey is in on, a few NEW names, plus Jacob's insanely reckless theories.

- Breakdown of Kobe Rogers; Can he be a key piece in 2025-26?

- Where the roster currently stands

- Concern of having two injured redshirts? (Will Aly Khalifa actually RS?)

- The recruitment of Great Osobor; Quiet on purpose?

- Big men musical chairs

- Jacob's got some.... interesting theories

- New high school names enter the fold - shoutout to Ty Spalding

- Insider's linking Louisville to who?

- Where to go if Osobor goes to Washington

- A few names to watch

- Jacob has a portal problem...

+ much more!

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Episode Preview: Pres Meyer and Jake Hook recap two brutal losses for Louisville basketball against Ole Miss and Duke. Dive into what went wrong, where Louisville was able to make its impact felt, how lineups and personnel issues played into the result and much more.

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Pres Meyer and Jake Hook dive into the troubles of being a Louisville basketball fan.

• NC State loss
• Wake Forest loss
• UNC loss
• Kenny Payne "this is my first year" after NC State
• Starting Zan Payne and playing him 17 minutes against Wake
• Starting D Lo and Hercy
• Comments about Zan's defense being good
• What's your ideal starting lineup? Who should play the most?
• Addressing the portion of fans who are saying KP needs more time (including Bozich)
• Coaching search update + what it may take for a move in season
• Would you rather KP go now? Is it worth staying?
• Elsewhere in the ACC; UNC and Duke are good. Miami game looking more fraudulent?
• Who are the final four favorites? Any dark horses?

Subscribe or Mick Cronin is the next head coach!

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Louisville just landed a MASSIVE pickup in the transfer portal—welcome to The Ville, Isaac McKneely.

McKneely, a 6'4" guard, is exactly what this backcourt needed. Huge things to come from The Cards this upcoming season.

1:00 – Louisville's Backcourt Becomes Elite

2:00 - McKneely's Ranking & Louisville’s Aggressive Portal Approach

3:00 - McKneely’s Decision Over Tennessee

4:00 - What McKneely Brings to the Team: Shooting & Versatility

6:00 - Comparing McKneely to Reyne Smith & His Offensive Upside

7:00 - McKneely’s Elite Three-Point Shooting & Contested Shot Stats

#LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards #PatKelsey #IsaacMcKneely

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

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The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

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3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

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Super fan Alan Thomas joins Pres to recap a massive Q1 win at Pitt and preview Syracuse.

"This is why we watch Louisville basketball." Looking back- Louisville's one year transformation is crazy. How the Cards pulled out a game where they weren't at their best. Where we go from here. How the Cards beat Syracuse. Stat breakdown. Cuse predictions.

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Pres Meyer is joined by Jacob Lane to talk all things Louisville, Virginia, SMU, sweeps, Wake Forest, and more.

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Louisville just notched their 10th straight win, and the Starting Five02 crew is here to break it all down. Pres and Jake dive into the dominant win over Wake Forest, pushing Louisville to their highest win streak since 2020, and what this run means for the Cards’ NCAA Tournament seeding. They look ahead to what’s next and whether Louisville can keep the streak alive.

Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!

0:18 – Intro: Louisville’s win streak hits 10

2:58 – Quick stats from the win streak

5:58 – “When you hired Pat Kelsey, this is not what you expected.”

8:18 – Next generation of Louisville fans experiencing the resurgence

11:44 – The Wake Forest win is a testament to who PK is as a coach

15:04 – Louisville’s defense has been a crucial part of the win streak

17:23 – Wake Forest game recap and stats rundown

23:35 – Record breaking season, Reyne Smith’s elite shooting performance

34:18 – NCAA Tournament seeding & how high Louisville can climb

39:38 – Looking ahead: Remaining games on the schedule and Georgia Tech preview

52:08 – Score predictions

54:58 – Recruiting and roster building; Key 2025 targets

#LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards #502

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

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The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond.

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

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Pres Meyer and Jacob Lane are back, discussing the Louisville basketball roster, whether it's sensible to add another piece, if Coleman Hawkins is a realistic option, and talking lineup versatility.

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Former Louisville basketball assistant and current Holy Cross basketball head coach Mark Lieberman joins Presley Meyer and Jake Hook to talk about all things basketball, Louisville, movies, and everything in between.

• Getting back into high school coaching
• Perks of coaching locally
• College basketball's impact on personal lives and what Pat Kelsey is likely going through in his first few months
• Talking TBT
• How Louisville's roster fits together
• Strengths and weaknesses
• Mark's guy
• What Pryor will do defensively & offensively
• Gaps?
• Top 10 movies of all time - overrated, underrated, properly rated
• Much much more!

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Louisville basketball is BACK. Pres and Jake are also back to discuss Louisville's dominant win over Morehead State. What stood out, what players deserve their flowers, how Morehead tried to slow Louisville, why the Cards were so good on defense, and a statistical breakdown of the MSU win. THEN Jake and Pres preview all things Tennessee. Do the Cards have a legitimate chance of winning? Where are the mismatches? And much much more.

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Presley Meyer, Jake Hook, and Roman Kelly return to recap a busy few days for Louisville basketball following ACC Media Days. The guys react to the ACC preseason votes and debate if Louisville is top 25 worthy. Plus a closer look at recruiting in the class of 2025 and 2026 & closer looks at a few more players from the 2024-2025 roster including KaSean Pryor and Terrence "Fatt" Edwards.

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Presley Meyer and Roman Kelly are joined by Jacob Lane in segment 1 to talk all things Louisville Live and what takeaways exist for Louisville basketball! Then the boys discuss recruiting updates, the early part of the schedule, and preview the seasons of transfers Kader Traore and Chucky Hepburn.

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The Starting Five02 crew is back, breaking down Louisville’s dominant road win over Notre Dame and what it means for their NCAA tournament seeding. We dive into the upcoming matchup against Florida State, key players that have stepped up during the last couple of games, and discuss the key factors that could push Louisville into a top seed.

Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!

0:01 – Intro

1:09 – Aly Khalifa’s insane transformation

3:01 – Breaking down the Notre Dame win

5:11 – “They don’t really have enough depth of talent to beat us.”

10:37 – Traore and Hadley 9-0 run set the tone for The Cards

11:52 – Previewing Louisville’s final games

16:42 – Florida State rematch: What to expect

21:18 – “No one on that team really does anything against us offensively…”

25:52 – Can Louisville run the table? ACC seeding talk

31:30 – Final thoughts

#LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards #502

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

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The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

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Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

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The Starting Five02 crew is back to break down Louisville's win over Miami despite missing key players due to a handful of injuries. We discuss Edwards' dominating performance, how mounting injuries will impact the Cards’ roster moving forward, and we preview the upcoming NC State matchup. We also go over our Superbowl predictions (Note: this was filmed before the Superbowl–tune in to find out whose predictions rang true…)

Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!

0:23 – Intro

2:05 – Louisville overcoming adversities and injuries

3:45 – Miami scrambling to fill their roster

5:49 – The Cards stepping up without Chucky

16:51 – Terrence Edwards “understanding when it’s his moment to attack.”

20:57 – Reyne Smith’s record-breaking shooting

28:59 – “The advantage of no choice” and stat of the game

30:11 – ACC Tournament seeding

33:05 – NC State preseason expectations and game predictions

#LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards #502 #CardNation

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

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Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

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Jake and Roman join forces to recap a record-setting win at SMU and preview a tough game on Tuesday against Wake Forest.

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It finally happened. Kenny Payne is out and we reacted live as the announcement dropped.

• Responding to a Titanic presser
• What's next?
• Jacob Lane joins to talk new coaches and recruits + an awful analogy that sort of makes sense
• Closing the book on a miserable 2 years

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Pres and Jake break down a big win over Virginia and preview a crucial return home to face Clemson.

Three big things from UVA win | Aboubacar Traore plays well "off script" | Traore stat breakdown | What Clemson does well/ How you beat Clemson | Can Louisville continue small ball lineup? | Clemson predictions | Is another commit on the horizon?

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Presley Meyer is in with Jacob Lane to discuss Louisville basketball's new mini-movie, the final roster, and where Pat Kelsey's team stacks up in the ACC in 2024-2025.

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Jake Hook and Presley Meyer are talking all things coaching search.

• What we are hearing about
• Scott Drew
• Jerome Tang
• Mick Cronin
• Dusty May
• And other coaches tied to the coaching search.
• Does the Cronin loophole exist?
• A breakdown of what Dusty May brings to the table
• Are we comfortable with May? What are his strengths and weaknesses?
• A breakdown of how the portal and NIL work
• Players of interest in the portal?
• Louisville is reaching out to players already(?)
• On recruiting proven winners
• A potential super team with existing UofL guys?
• If it’s not Dusty May, who is next on the list?
• Thoughts on Will Wade. What’s with the hype?
• Is Bruce Pearl feasible?
• Why Pat Kelsey is being mentioned
• Josh Schertz reminds us of a current UofL coach
• Shaka Smart talk
• Breaking down the entire 2024 bracket
• Upsets we like
• Flying through every matchup in the tournament
• Our final four is definitely unique
• Who we have winning it all
• How to sign up for the SOL Bracket Challenge

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Louisville basketball picked up its third straight victory against UNC AND a MASSIVE commitment from #1 PG Mikel Brown Jr. all in one day. Pres Meyer and Jake Hook recap everything on a BRAND NEW Starting Five02 Podcast.

• How Louisville basketball beat North Carolina on a poor shooting night
• Assessing the significance of Mikel Brown Jr's commitment
• Searching for flaws in Mikel Brown's game
• Previewing Virginia basketball
• Are the Hops any different post-Tony Bennet?
• KenPom breakdown
• Is Louisville basketball a tournament team? We dive in.
• UVA predictions and how the Cards win and lose vs the Hood

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The Ville is officially 1-0 in TBT following a victory over Uknighted in Freedom Hall. Pres Meyer and Jacob Lane discuss the return of Montrezl Harrell, the top to bottom execution by the team, where Bellarmine executed, why Louisville struggled, plus an in-depth look at game 2 against Sideline Cancer.

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An all new Starting Five02 with Pres and Jake features a little bit of everything

- Margarita and Bourbon talk

- KP is all but gone; Major takeaways from this year and his tenure

- Speculating on what has gone wrong over the last 2 weeks

- A theory on injuries

- Coaching Search 2.0; Who are new guys we are looking at?

- One coach seems to meet all of the criteria

- On the Greg McDermott rumors

- TBT is back + implications for Louisville

- Siva and Harrell join the fold; what it means

- Newcomers we'd like to see

- Some love for Mayo

+ much more!

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Pat Kelsey is busier than Stanley Hudson leading up to Pretzel Day at the office , landing 8 new players in a matter of a few weeks. Following a run on big time commitments, Pres Meyer and Jake Hook break down each player, who could be next, and what else to watch for this offseason

• Louisville has a de factor lead guard in Chucky Hepburn
• Where does Koren Johnson fit?
• Abou Traore is one of our favorite player
• Common themes among every Louisville commit
• Where do the Cards go from here?
• Feeling good about JQ?
• Where does Louisville look next
• Names we are watching

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Pres, Jake, and (sometimes) Roman are talking all things Syracuse, Virginia, ACC, and more.

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Presley Meyer and Jake Hook are talking nothing but The Basketball Tournament (TB) and whether or not The Ville will be able to bring home the $1 million prize.

• Updated rosters
• Why The Ville has the best TBT roster
• The teams you need to know
• Can La Familia make noise?
• Drafting the perfect Elam ending roster

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Louisville Live is right around the corner which means the 2024-25 basketball season is almost here for the Cards. Don't miss Presley Meyer, Jake Hook, and the newest member of Starting Five02, Roman Kelly, breakdown Louisville basketball's schedule, talk recruiting and what to expect for the future, plus a quick look at news around the Ville.

• Pat Kelsey making it clear what he believes early on
• One big challenge Louisville WON'T face before Kentucky
• What games stand out
• Predicting Louisville basketball's record
• Recruiting talk - Can Louisville land Mikel Brown?
• What's up with Tre Singleton?
• Why Pres thinks Pat Kelsey is making a statement
• N.I.L for high school recruits vs. transfers

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Presley Meyer and Jake Hook return after big life events to sit down with the one and only Louisville legend, Reece Gaines. The guys talk about his legacy in the 502, being apart of the coaching staff the last few years, Rick Pitino stories, plus a deep dive into TBT 2024.

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On this episode, Jake and Pres discuss the most insane week of the Louisville basketball season.

• A word on JJ Traynor
• Best cultural fits on the roster
• The guys have thrown in the towel...except this player
• The ball is in Scott Drew's court
• The one thing stopping Drew to Lou
• Who are the secondary contenders?
• Billy Donovan might be the best coach in the race
• Not buying the Knox and Sanon news
• Is Kenny Payne a UK plant?

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• Why are houses so expensive?
• KFC Yum! Center concerts are weird
• Country music talk (?)
• Louisville-Duke was the worst game of the year
• On the negativity around the program
• You get to keep three players; Who you picking?
• The great Skyy Clark debate
• Is a future All-American on this roster?
• The Chis Beard Litmus Test
• Jake has another coach he likes
• The latest on TBT
• The Unofficial/ Fake TBT Draft
• Some TBT names you may not have thought of
• Plus, much more

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Episode preview: Coming off the loss against Duke, can Louisville basketball bounce back with a win over UTEP? Then, what to expect against arch nemesis UK. All that and more on the final of 3 new episodes from Pres Meyer and Jake Hook.

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Roman Kelly returns with Jake Hook and Presley Meyer to dive into a tough loss to Tennessee basketball. What went wrong for Louisville? What went surprisingly right? And what can we learn from this Louisville basketball team so far?

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The Starting 502 crew is back, breaking down Louisville's incredible road win streak, discussing the potential of new commit Sananda Fru, and previewing the upcoming matchup against Notre Dame. We go over Edwards' dominating performances in recent matchups, Hepburn's return, and stats making up The Cards’ 11 game road streak.

Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!

0:24 – Intro

1:59 – Khani, Frank, Kader playing time

4:33 – Louisville's offensive explosion

5:46 – Dominating on the road

7:55 – Rain Smith's amazing season

11:08 – Chuckie Hepburn's return

12:29 – Terrence Edwards emerging as a star

16:54 – Edwards' transformation

19:16 – NCAA tournament seeding talk

21:55 – Notre Dame preview

28:49 – Sananda Fru scouting report

44:34 – Special guest?

#LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards #502

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“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

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Episode Preview: It was a big day for Louisville basketball, as they picked up a big time win over Florida State on the road. Pres Meyer, Roman Kelly, and Jacob Lane are live at Derby City Gaming from the Trophy Bar & Cigar Lounge immediately following the FSU win. With over 500+ games, hundreds of TV's, multiple bars & cigar lounges all a few blocks from the KFC Yum! Center, Derby City Gaming is the place to go pre and post game! After watching the road game, the guys dive into a full recap, where Louisville was able to flex, how Terrence Edwards Jr. truly became Fatt, Reyne goes off, and much much more.

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-TBT snub
-Marcus Carr sweepstakes
-Name, Image & Likeness
-The old Louisville regime v. The new Louisville regime
-Peyton Siva’s new deal
-Jordan Nwora & the Nigeria national team

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Presley Meyer, Jake Hook, and Roman Kelly preview the highly anticipated regular season debut of Pat Kelsey and the new look Louisville basketball program against Morehead State & recap the takeaways from Spalding.

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Louisville is making moves! Pres and Jake break down Louisville's huge get in the transfer portal: 5-star Adrian Wooley. They analyze Wooley’s scoring ability, his fit alongside Mikel Brown, and which other transfers, like Isaac McKneely, could be next for the Cards.

0:00 – Breaking: Adrian Wooley Commits to The ‘Ville

4:19 – Wooley’s Fit & Louisville's Backcourt

7:24 – The Recruiting Battle for Wooley

9:10 – Isaac McKneely: The Ideal Fit?

11:12 – McKneely’s Versatility & Potential Lineup

16:47 – Wooley’s Impressive Mentality

18:50 – Lamar Wilkerson: Another Shooter on the Radar

23:37 – The Excitement & Momentum of the Class

27:59 – Final Thoughts

#LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards #502

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

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“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

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Episode preview: Following the official visit of five star point guard, Mikel Brown Jr., Pres Meyer and Jake Hook break down what a commitment could mean for the future of Louisville basketball.

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*** This was recorded prior to the commitment of Terrence Edwards. Read more on him here

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Jacob Lane steps in for Pres Meyer and is joined by Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated and Ty Spalding of Cardinal Sports (Rivals) to talk about Pat Kelsey's first week at the helm.

- The PK buzz is Palpable

- How Kelsey won everyone over immediately

- How will Pat Kelsey fill out his roster?

- Age? Experience? Stars?

- Coaching staff updates

- Why it WON'T be Nolan Smith

- Ty Spalding joins!

- Names Louisville is in on in the portal

- What Louisville's newest recruit Terrence Edwards brings to the fold

- Who else is Louisville basketball on?

- Why you should feel confident with Louisville recruiting moving forward

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Pres and Jake preview Louisville basketball's trip to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis. Previewing the schedule, potential outcomes, and more. How does Louisville match up with Indiana? What are the chances of playing and beating Gonzaga? The 2 things Louisville MUST improve to win. And much, much, more.

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Pres Meyer and Jake Hook return to the show to break down all the portal and recruiting action for Louisville basketball.

• Pres and Jake are back
• Where the roster currently stands
• J’Vonne Hadley comparisons and what he brings
• Pat Kelsey’s love for big guards
• Why Jayden Quaintance is a CAN’T MISS
• What JQ would bring to Louisville
• How JQ stands out on the floor away from the basket 
• Boogie on down… to Louisville?
• Is Dante Maddox the best option available for Louisville at PG?
• How to manage need for players and available funds 
• Looking at the visitor list.. What seems feasible?
• What guard is likely to commit first? Boopie, Koren, or Dante?

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Episode Preview: Starting Five02 hosts Pres Meyer and Roman Kelly are joined by Jacob Lane to lament the result of the the rivalry matchup between UK and UofL. What to make of Pat Kelsey's first go round, where UK did and didn't take advantage, how Chucky Hepburn and Terrence Edwards Jr. took things over, and much more as the guys recap the game together in person!

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On this episode of the Starting Five02 Podcast brought to you by Mr and Mrs Bourbon, Pres and Jake turn up the heat on an inevitable coaching search.

• Sleuthing for BBH... What do we know? What do we need to know? Why does Pres care so damn much?
• UofL is like Groundhog Day
• Do the comebacks mean anything?
• Who is the most feasible bball coach out there?
• Jake's top 10 coaches revealed
• What coach is the best recruiter
• Why recruiting to UofL should be cake
• Why portal recruiting takes priority
• Underrate and overrated "candidates"

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Your Starting Five02 crew is back to break down Louisville’s incredible season, despite last week’s heartbreaking loss to Creighton. They dive into the impact of injuries, the controversial NCAA seeding, discuss key player losses, and identify the crucial additions needed in the transfer portal for a stronger future.

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0:30 – Intro and Season Overview

06:31 – Impact of Injuries

11:33 – Creighton Loss Breakdown

24:42 – NCAA Seeding Controversy

40:06 – Looking Ahead: Roster Needs

50:29 – Team Weaknesses

58:29 – Potential Portal Targets

1:15:30 – Final Thoughts

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Jacob Lane joins Pres to discuss a fantastic win over Clemson and Preview Pitt.

Major take aways and Three Big Things from Clemson win; Terrence Edwards making strides without scoring a lot; Chucky Hepburn passing progressing; the J'Vonne Hadley game- How it happened; Pitt preview and predictions+ how Louisville wins at Pitt

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Episode preview: It was an a week of highs and lows for Louisville basketball and Jake Hook & Roman Kelly are here to react to it all. First, recap three massive games in the Battle 4 Atlantis including two wins over IU and West Virginia and a devastating loss to Oklahoma. Then, the guys react to the Kasean Pryor injury news and what to expect for the Cards moving forward on the court. And finally, preview a top 25 matchup with Ole Miss.

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Jacob Lane sits in for Pres Meyer as Inside TBT's Andrew Zoldan joins Starting Five02 to preview The Ville's chances at the $1 Million cash prize. Predictions, storylines, the impact of Montrezl Harrell, the best TBT ever + much more!

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The Starting Five02 crew is back with a full ACC Tournament preview, breaking down Louisville’s path, key matchups, and what’s at stake for the Cards. Jake and Jacob discuss the biggest threats in the bracket, how Louisville stacks up against top competition, and what they need to do to make a deep run.

Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!

0:10 – Intro & ACC Tournament Overview

9:48 – Who’s the Biggest Threat to Louisville?

10:30 – Best & Worst Matchups for the Cards

21:41 – NCAA Tournament Seeding Implications

26:28 – 3 Things to be Confident About Going into the Tournament

28:40 – Dangerous Mid-Major Teams

29:05 – Final Thoughts; What We’re Most Excited About Going into Selection Sunday

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Episode preview: Louisville basketball is coming off of a less than stellar win against EKU, sneaking out a victory in thrilling fashion. Plus, ACC is here. Jake Hook and Pres Meyer look ahead to what lies on Louisville basketball's schedule, including a massive mid-week evening matchup at home against UNC. Can Louisville basketball get a much needed victory and move to 3 wins in a row? Or will the Tar Heels prove to be too much for the short handed Cards?

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Presley Meyer is back with special guest Jacob Lane recapping the 2021 NBA Draft for David Johnson & Carlik Jones as well as talking about a potential late-addition to Team 108. Plus don't miss a huge announcement about season two of the podcast!

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:30 Welcome Nick Conner!
1:15 Mason Faulkner is a Card- Reacting to the big news
The roster is complete. Now what?
Are there issues with the Faulkner addition?
16:00 Grading Chris Mack's offseason
19:40 Dino Gaudio extorted for the kids!

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0:15 What the hell just happened? Chris Mack is suspended. Dino gets a slap on the wrist. The Dino tapes dropped and it's a mafia movie!
5:00 Dino drops bombs on the tapes
8:45 Did higher-ups actually want Mack fired?
9:30 Nick thinks Chris Mack is acting
12:00 Nice guys or bad boys? Louisville has an identity crisis
19:30 Jon Rothstein doesn't like UofL
24:00 Was Dino right about coachin' 'em up?
25:30 We aren't doing Mack hot seat talk, are we?
30:00 What steps does Mack have to take to meet expectations?
40:45 What is the best Dino quote from the Gaudio Audio?

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The first of a 2-part preseason preview
The guys look back on the red-white scrimmage and recap some stand-out quotes from Chris Mack on media day.

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Stadium Analyst Jeff Goodman joins Pres & Nick to share his insights from Louisville practice. Jeff shares the most impressive player, his thoughts on coaching changes, and his outlook for the Cards in 21-22.
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-Jeff's thoughts on Ross McMains
-Best player at practice?
-Why Mack made coaching changes
-Jaelyn Withers' Ceiling
-If UK-Louisville played today
-Jeff's thoughts on Mack's suspension
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How will Chris Mack divide the minutes for a deep Louisville basketball team?
The guys dive into that and more including answering your questions, waxing poetic over Jae'Lyn Withers, warning you about Dre Davis, and taking a deep dive into what the rotation at the 4 and 5 will look like.

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Louisville 94, Kentucky State 45
-Biggest takeaway from the win
-Main concerns from the game
-Lots of lineup thoughts
-Answering your questions
-The McMains effect
-A new brand
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Recapping Louisville basketball's exhibition win over West Georgia.
1:00 Cultural differences and how crazy college basketball fans really are
8:00 What will the student section look like in 21-22
11:30 The Meat and Potatoes
-Everything Louisville-WGU
-The great JJ Traynor debate
-Who is Louisville's best guard?
-Who plays when it matters the most?
-Avoiding discussions about crowd size
-Drooling over Jarrod West
-Williamson/ Cross/ Davis- Who gets the minutes?
-Now it's for real!

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The boys get you ready for the Cards to tip off the season and breakdown Louisville's schedule, key storylines, and more!
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- It's Pegues SZN
- Breaking down the non-con slate
- How tough is the schedule?
- What’s Louisville's floor? Ceiling?
- What makes a successful season?
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Louisville 72, Southern 60: The boys breakdown Louisville's first victory of the year and dissect a sloppy game 1, Pegues first game at the helm, and Matthew MF Cross.
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-Biggest Takeaway
-Who got these minutes?
-More concerned about the Offense or Defense
-Matt Cross and his dislocated/broken(?) finger
-A look ahead at a firm test from Furman
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A Putrid Performance Against the Paladines
A very sad and sleepy Presley Meyer talks about what went wrong against Furman

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Louisville rebounds in a big way against the midshipmen

- Defense leading to offense
- I can keep a beat with no metronome
- Taking and making quality looks
- One big thing about every player
- Every Rose Finds His Form
- Hello, passing clinic
- We saw who got deez minutes
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Presley Meyer is joined by our old pal Madison Wood to break down a close call against *checks notes* Detroit Mercy.
- How much does Mack being gone impact this team?
- How do the Cards get things back on track?
- What the heck is up with UofL's bigs?
- Where do we go next?
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Recapping Louisville's blowout win over a solid Mississippi State squad
- What changed from last week?
- Bahama Sam
- Jarrod West fan club
- Players settling into roles
- Previewing Maryland

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Nick breaks down the Cards loss to Michigan State and talks Mack being back, rotation issues, halfcourt woes, and much more.
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-Cards get Boomed by Spartans

-What Went Wrong?

-Minutes Check

-Still Searching for an Offensive Identity

-Rotation Questions

-What’s Next?
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Presley Meyer is riding solo after a brutal loss at the hands of DePaul.
2:00 Give credit where its due
4:00 Finally seeing Malik Williams rounding into form
5:00 Matt Cross is unbelievable
6:00 Where things are going wrong
15:00 Why I'm not worried yet
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Presley is joined by Jacob Lane to dissect a ho-hum win over Southeastern Louisiana.
- Players of the game
- What's going on with the offense?
- The good, bad, and ugly
- Three players that have the most to prove
- A new role for Jae'Lyn Withers?
- Who is the back-up at the 5?
- And more!
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Nick is agitated and you are too. Let's talk what's next for Louisville, what the heck Mack is doing, and how the Cards get right before they head to Rupp.

-Still searching for an identity
-What is Mack even doing?
-Life without Malik isn't a good one
-Not good enough on either end
-Answering all the fiery Twitter questions
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Nick is joined by Matt McGavic of SI's Louisville Report to react to Louisville going on COVID pause and the postponement of the UofL @ UK game on Wednesday.
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-Instant Reactions
-Is Louisville not taking COVID Protocols seriously?
-Would Kentucky have blown out Louisville?
-Would Mack have had the team ready anyways?
-The Rivalry Factor
-Cards in serious NCAA Tourney danger?
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Nick and Pres are finally back together for a postgame pod and celebrating a solid W.
- Biggest takeaways from the game
- Players are learning their roles with the team
- Who was impacted by COVID the most?
- Noah Locke = Ryan McMahon?
- Pres was late and it was dumb
- Tempo, tempo... maybe not after all?
- Let's talk horns sets!
- Swooning over WF's Williams
- Looking ahead to Georgia Tech
- Many more shenanigans

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Louisville wins a conference road game. Let's ride.
- Overall takeaways from the victory
- Shoutout Jarrod West (again)
- Malik Williams is playing his best ball ever
- Is Louisville starting to figure it out?
- Winning playing different styles
- Closing things out on the defensive end
- Tightening the rotation
- Make your free throws
- The ACC is a mess. Where should Louisville finish?
- Looking ahead to Pitt

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Pres + Nick are back to breakdown the Cards 4-0 ACC start and have a heart to heart about the issues that still plague the Cards. Does this team get better or is it all downhill?
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-Groundhog Day all over again
-Pres + Nick still undefeated
-6 Technical fouls without a brawl?!
-Referencing the Xavier-UC Brawl
-4-0 in the ACC?!
-Ellis and Curry cook
-Biggest Issue: Talent or Scheme?
-Does Coach Mack know his own roster?
-Can this be a NCAA tournament team?
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The pod that will make most of the fanbase mad.
Pres and Nick address why they feel more optimism after the Florida State loss than frustration.
- Breaking down why Louisville is still gaining positive momentum in a loss
- El Ellis and Mason Faulkner making strides
- Why there is no wiggle room, but that is okay
- What are expectations going forward?
- Tightening the rotation. Who's in and who is out?
- Mack sent a message to Sydney Curry
- Looking forward to NC State and beyond
- And much, much more.

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The boys are fed up and so are you. Grab a beverage and let’s talk it out together.
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-Smash the panic button
-How did we get here?
-“I have no explanation”
-Recruiting & Player Development
-Is this team historically bad?
-Who’s got $12 million?
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Take me away, Lord. Nick and Pres attempt to explain what the hell happened at Pitt.
- Louisville loses three straight
- Has Mack lost the team?
- Talking macro, not micro
- Is there any hope?
- What do we do going forward?
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Pres & Nick are back to breakdown a Louisville win! Positive-ish vibes and looking ahead to honoring Russ Smith at the ND game on Saturday.
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-Cards end 3 game skid
-Defensive Identity reappears
-Player leadership changing hands
-Welcome back Jaelyn
-Buying in to what’s best for the team
-Previewing ND
-Favorite Russ Smith moments
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Louisville lost on Russ Smith Day and Pres is not OK
- Louisville lost and there is no hope
- How do you lose on Russ Day? There is no hope
- Putting this season into historical perspective
- Why the excuses don't matter this game
- Are the Cards regressing at every position?
- Where do we go from here?

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Louisville basketball head coach Chris Mack parts ways with the Cards midseason.

- What Mack leaving means for Louisville basketball
- Why this could not have gone any better given the circumstances
- AD Josh Heird sets expectations
- Telling our favorite Chris Mack stories

- Matt McGavic of SI Louisville joins the boys
- Comparing the vibe from the last month to today
- Is Mack relieved?
- Do you make Jay Wright say no? (The people want to KNOW)
- Where does Louisville go next?

- Who are the top candidates for Louisville basketball?
- Is Bruce Pearl realistic?
- Does Kenny Payne fit the criteria?
- Why Louisville needs to make a flashy hire
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Pres is back and feeling optimistic after the Cards drop a close one to Duke
- How Louisville took over the middle portion of the game
- Why Mike Pegues has the ear of this team
- Tightening up the roster
- Please, for the love of god, rebound the ball
- Positives and negatives from the loss
- What's next?

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We are lost for words, but for a completely different reason
- Armando Bacot is public enemy No. 1
- Louisville must expect to combat poor officiating
- Elbert and Matthew in their bags
- Sydney Curry is an American hero
- Positive takeaways from the first 44 minutes
- Should Pegues be considered for the coaching vacancy?
- Is this team better without Malik Williams?
- Looking ahead to Syracuse

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- Questioning who is getting the minutes for Louisville basketball
- What doe the staff do for the final 7 games?
- Is there anything reconcilable this year?
- What Pres would do as a fan vs. the coaching staff mindset

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Wow, we have lots to talk about.
- Louisville loses another close one at Notre Dame
- The takeaways are predictable
- The storylines are radically different
- On Withers and Traynor finally emerging
- Players accepting their roles
- Tightening the rotation
____________________________
- Talking AD searches
- Is Tom Jurich actually a viable option?
- Addressing "beef" among local blogger boys
- What we want to see from an AD

- The narrative is Kenny Payne then the field. Is that really the case?
- 10 high-level coaches that are not options
- 15 current college coaches Louisville may consider
- Dipping into the NBA ranks?
- How does Louisville approach making a minority hire?
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Louisville falls in 7th straight to Miami
- 2 major takeaways
- The most disappointing part about this slump
- What do we do going forward?
- Previewing Clemson

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Louisville finally won a game!
- How the Cards got over the hump
- Why good starts matter
- Giving love to Noah Locke and Malik Williams
- A good finish or does Clemson suck? Both?
- Previewing North Carolina
- Where could the next win come from?

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- Louisville played 36 solid minutes. What happened down the stretch?
- Giving praise where it's due
- What the loss means going forward?
- Previewing Wake Forest
- More or less confident about Kenny Payne now?

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- Louisville blown out by Wake, what to make of the roster decisions
- Why the defense was an absolute abomination
- On Sydney Curry's big night
- Steve Forbes and Alondes Williams are the real deal
- Louisville fans speaking in absolutes. I forgive you, Steve.
- Scott Drew to Louisville? Why Drew is the best candidate out there
- Why Drew should want to come to Louisville
- Briefly touching on Virginia Tech and the week ahead

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Louisville falls in season finale to UVA
- Why a better effort matters for the Cards.
- On Malik Williams getting the most minutes
- Why Sydney Curry is the best player on this team and our favorite in the last few years
- Talking all things coaching search
- What we are hearing about the next UofL coach
- What's next?
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Survive and advance
- How Louisville jumped out to a massive lead
- What lead to the Georgia Tech comeback?
- What changes Louisville made for the postseason
- How the Cards prepare for Virginia Part 3
- Can this turn into a memorable run?

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Just podding through it
- It's a game of inches
- Good riddance Kihei
- Thank you coach Pegues
- Promising takeaways from the finish to the season
- How will we view 2022 going forward?
- One player we didn't talk about enough
- Coaching search timeline (patience is key)
- The rebuild starts now

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The rebuild starts now
- Initial reactions to Louisville hiring Kenny Payne
- What are the potential pitfalls of this hire?
- Why Payne was ultimately the right guy
- Does the timing make sense?
- Talking assistant coaches
- Recruiting !!!
- Why hiring a black coach matters
- Plus much more

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It's officially official. The Kenny Payne era is here.
- Breaking down the KP contract
- The juxtaposition between Mack and Payne
- The Camden connection
- 2022 decommits + transfer portal heating up
- Realistic expectations for DJ Wagner
- Early names we like in the 2023 class

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Jacob Lane joins Pres for a power hour of Louisville basketball madness
- How transfer portal and NIL changed everything
- What media member are you picking first in pick-up basketball
- Coaching Carousel prognostications
- A deep dive into the transfer portal
- Who else will transfer for the Cards?
- Taking from the Single-A baseball playbook? We explain.

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Sean Vinsel of Hoopsinsight.com joins Pres and Jacob
- Is college basketball developing too slowly?
- How Chris Mack recruited vs. Kenny Payne's style
- Louisville's 5 biggest needs
- How UofL wins up front
- Transfers that would fit with the Cards
- Going deep into the portal

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Pres and Jacob are back with super fan Madison Wood
- Devin Ree commitment. What is means for the Cards
- Bigger hire: Nolan Smith or Danny Manning?
- Which Tennessee guy: Huntley-Hatfield or Emoni Bates?
- What does Louisville need in the portal now (hint: rhymes with Cards)?
- And much, much more

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Brett Dawson from the Louisville Courier-Journal joins.
Great stories about Kenny Payne and Calipari
How Brandon Huntley-Hatfield fits and what PJ Washington, Anthony Davis, and KAT can tell us about his future
What to think of the coaching additions and how they differ from the previous staff
What types of players Louisville is looking for in the portal
Does UofL actually have two or three guards right now?
College basketball going from 5 positions to three
Thoughts on style of play
Fun NBA stories
And much more

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Jeff Greer of Floyd's Street's Finest (formerly The Athletic) joins the pod
- Offseason insider tidbits
- Where things went south with Chris Mack
- El Ellis is a point guard, darn it
- Is Louisville going to find some guards?
- How Payne and co. have been so secretive
- and much, much more

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The guys are joined by Marc Spiegel, founder of the first Louisville-centric collective, 502 Circle.
The unlikely story of how 502 Circle got its start.
What is a NIL collective?
What NIL means for the Louisville community
The collective is fan engagement
How the collective impacts student-athletes in non-revenue sports
Louisville basketball thoughts:
-No mailing it in
-Building the culture
-Roster concerns?
-Sydney Curry = The face
Getting a ticket to the conference realignment dance
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Jacob and Pres are joined by ESPN Louisville producer Jack Grossman.
- Addressing the Guard conundrum. Should fans be worried?
- Can college basketball be "positionless"?
- Setting expectations in year 1 of the Payne era
- Teams with the best shot to win it all in 2023
+ Funny stories behind the scenes at the station

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Ethan Sprowles and Jacob Lane join Pres to talk about everything from Kenny Payne to the student section to shoe selection. Plus, obviously, Fabio Basili. Obviously.

Talking about the Louisville glory days with Ethan
UofL roster takeaways
Kamari Lands is the real deal
Why the roster is “pleasing to the eye”
2022-23 team identity
Quick predictions on starting lineups
Players being overlooked on UofL roster
Everything Fabio basili
+ Much more!

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Pres is joined by Alan Thomas to kick off season 3
- Have expectations changed since Kenny Payne's arrival?
- Players primed for a major jump in 2022-23
- How Louisville can pull the most out of this squad
- What's new for Louisville Live! in year four?
- Louisville loves the element of surprise
- Potentially Louisville's biggest recruiting weekend ever
+ Much more!
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