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May 11, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts in the fourth quarter of game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Three Former Cards on 2024-25 NBA Opening Day Rosters

The Louisville men's basketball program has a decent presence heading into the 2024-25 NBA season.

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May 11, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts in the fourth quarter of game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Three Former Cards on 2024-25 NBA Opening Day Rosters

The Louisville men's basketball program has a decent presence heading into the 2024-25 NBA season.

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Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey yells at the officiating in the the second half as the Cards easily defeated Young Harris College in the Louisville Cards' first exhibition game at the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville, Ky. Oct. 21, 2024.
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What Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 106-59 Exhibition Win vs. Young Harris College

Read what the head coach of the Cardinals, center James Scott and guard Reyne Smith said after their exhibition win over the Mountain Lions:

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Louisville guard/forward Aboubacar Traore (25) dunks the ball in the Cardinals' exhibition matchup against Young Harris College.
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Louisville Thrashes Young Harris College in Exhibition Opener

The Cardinals sank 24 three-pointers in their win over the Mountain Lions.

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Game Day Live Blog: Louisville vs. Young Harris College | Exhibition 1

The Cardinals kick off exhibition play with a matchup against the Mountain Lions.

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Louisville Cardinals forward Aboubacar Traore (25) dunks the ball over Aly Khalifa (15) during the dunk contest during Louisville Live on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at the KFC Yum! Center.
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What to Watch For During Louisville's Exhibition Games

The Cardinals will warm up for the 2024-25 regular season with a pair of exhibitions against Young Harris College and Spalding.

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Danville (Ky.) Christian forward Grace Mbugua
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In-State '25 Forward Grace Mbugua Commits to Louisville

The 6-foot-5 forward ranked in the top-five in the state in both scoring and rebounding last season.

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Louisville point guard Chucky Hepburn at the ACC Tipoff event
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Louisville Cracks CBS Sports' 2024-25 Preseason Top 101 Teams

The Cardinals will tip-off the upcoming season on Nov. 4 against Morehead State.

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Sacred Heart's Zakiyah Johnson celebrates her piece of the net after they beat McCracken County in the Mingua Beef Jerky Sweet 16 Girls Basketball Championship.
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Report: Elite Local '25 Prospect ZaKiyah Johnson to Visit Louisville

Johnson is a three-time state player of the year and top-five prospect in the Class of 2025

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Oct 10, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA;  Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey answers questions from the media at The Hilton Charlotte Uptown.
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Takeaways From Louisville Men's Basketball's 2024 Media Day

A look at the more significant takeaways from the Cardinals' 2024 Media Day.

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Louisville Men's Basketball Picked to Finish Ninth in 2024 ACC Preseason Poll

The Cardinals are heading into their first year under head coach Pat Kelsey.

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U of L head coach Jeff Walz huddles his team during their game against Virginia at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Feb. 25, 2024.
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Louisville Women's Basketball Picked to Finish Fourth in 2024 ACC Preseason Poll

The Cardinals are heading into their 18th year under head coach Jeff Walz.

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Louisville men's basketball head coach Pat Kelsey at the Cardinals' 2024 Media Day
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Watch: Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Talk 2024 Media Day

Head coach Pat Kelsey and several Cardinals players were available at Louisville men's basketball's annual Media Day.

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Louisville guard/forward J'Vonne Hadley
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Louisville Men's Basketball Receives Votes in 2024-25 Preseason AP Top 25

The Cardinals are heading into their first season under new head coach Pat Kelsey.

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Louisville guard Chucky Hepburn (24) and guard/forward J'Vonne Hadley (1) at the ACC Basketball Tipoff Event in Charlotte, N.C
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Louisville Ranked No. 64 in 2024-25 Preseason KenPom Ratings

The Cardinals will tip-off the upcoming season on Nov. 4 against Bellarmine.

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Louisville men's basketball head coach Pat Kelsey
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Three Takeaways From Louisville MBB's Time at the 2024 ACC Tipoff

A look at the more significant takeaways for the Cardinals from the 2024 ACC Tipoff.

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Louisville men's basketball head coach Pat Kelsey
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Transcript: Pat Kelsey, Louisville MBB Players at 2024 ACC Tipoff

Take a look at what the head coach of the Cardinals, guard Chucky Hepburn and guard/forward J'Vonne Hadley had to say at the ACC Basketball Tipoff:

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Bellaire (Tex.) HS forward Shelton Henderson with head coach Pat Kelsey on his official visit to Louisville
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Louisville Makes Final Three for '25 Wing Shelton Henderson

The small forward is a five-star prospect prospect in the 2025 cycle.

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Jeffersonville Red Devils Tre Singleton (0) celebrates scoring against the Lawrence North Wildcats, Saturday, March 16, 2024, during the IHSAA Class 4A semistate game at New Castle High School in Newcastle, Indiana. The Jeffersonville Red Devils defeated the Lawrence North Wildcats, 62-60.
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Louisville '25 Target Tre Singleton Announces College Decision

The top-75 forward had the Cardinals in his top eight.

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Louisville women's basketball head coach Jeff Walz (center left), forward Mackenly Randolph (center right) and forward Olivia Cochran (far right) speak at the 2024 ACC Basketball Tipoff.
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Transcript: Jeff Walz, Louisville WBB Players at 2024 ACC Tipoff

Take a look at what the head coach of the Cardinals, forward Olivia Cochran and forward Mackenley Randolph had to say at the ACC Basketball Tipoff:

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Warrenton (Va.) Highland School forward and Louisville target Nate Ament
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Report: Five-Star '25 Forward Nate Ament to Visit Louisville

The wing from Virginia is a consensus top-five prospect in the 2025 cycle.

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The jumbotron at the KFC Yum! Center during the 2024 iteration of Louisville Live
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Takeaways from the Return of Louisville Live

The Cardinals' midnight madness-style event made its return after a year hiatus.

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Tyran Stokes stands on the court during an AAU basketball game July 5, 2023, at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam in North Augusta, S.C. A Louisville native, Stokes transferred to California's Prolific Prep for high school and is considered one of the top recruits in the Class of 2026.
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Top-Ranked '26 Prospect Tyran Stokes Set for Louisville Visit

The No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2026 is a Louisville native.

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Louisville guard/forward Aboubacar Traore

College Basketball Insider Bullish on Louisville After Watching Practice

The Cardinals are entering year one under new head coach Pat Kelsey.

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A rack of basketballs for Louisville Live's three-point shooting contest
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Watch: Pat Kelsey, Jeff Walz Preview Louisville Live

The Cardinals' midnight madness-style event is making a return after a year off.

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Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey
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Louisville Men's Basketball's 2024-25 ACC Schedule Announced

The Cardinals are heading into year one under head coach Pat Kelsey.

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