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Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 15

Piecing Together Louisville's 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule

While year two of the Pat Kelsey era of the Louisville men's basketball program was slightly disappointing when compared to preseason expectations, three months removed from the end of that campaign, year three is generating a great amount of local and national hype.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 14

'27 DL Kaleb Exume Decommits From Louisville

The Louisville football program has done an excellent job in recruiting the Class of 2027, but they haven't been immune to defections in this cycle, as another prospect is opting to back off of their verbal pledge to the Cardinals.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 14

Louisville Offers 2025-26 National Junior of the Year

Head coach Pat Kelsey and the Louisville men's basketball program haven't been shy about pursuing top talent since he took over. Now, he's added one of the top prospects in the Class of 2027 to the Cardinals' list of targets.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 12

Louisville's Tague Davis, Zion Rose Raking in All-American Honors

The Louisville baseball program's 2026 season might not have gone the way they wanted it to, but for their two best players, it's an offseason that has seen them haul in a bevy of postseason honors.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 12

2027 Louisville Commits Who Could Be On Flip Watch

Official visit season, so far, has been a success for the Louisville football program. During the weekends of May 29 and June 5, the Cardinals hosted a combined 27 prospects in the Class of 2027 - including all 14 of their previously committed recruits - for official visit.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 12

Louisville Cracks Top-40 in Phil Steele's 2026 Power Poll

Preseason watch season for the 2026 college football season is in full swing, and with that, the first iteration of preseason polls are starting to get released.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 11

Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville OL Commit Kyson Mallard

The Louisville football program has landed their first offensive lineman in the Class of 2027, with Kyson Mallard giving his verbal pledge to the Cardinals.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 10

Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville S Commit Keontay Toomer

Another impact defensive back is opting to take his talents to the Louisville football program, as Keontay Toomer has given his verbal pledge to the Cardinals.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 9

Louisville Picks Up Commitment From '27 OL Kyson Mallard

The Louisville football program is continuing to reap the benefits from official visit season. Albany (Ga.) Westover offensive lineman Kyson Mallard announced Tuesday that he has committed to the Cardinals.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 9

'27 Safety Keontay Toomer Commits to Louisville

Yet another impact defender in the Class of 2027 is opting to play for the Louisville football program. Indianapolis (Ind.) Ben Davis safety Keontay Toomer announced Tuesday that he has given his verbal pledge to the Cardinals.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 9

Report: Louisville/Cincinnati Return Game Getting Pushed Back

On the same day that two more non-conference games reportedly get added to the Louisville men's basketball's 2026-27 schedule, another gets removed. The

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 9

Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville LB Commit Darrian Tomlin

The Louisville football program is getting another in-state prospect to stay home, as Darrian Tomlin has given his verbal pledge to play for the Cardinals.

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Will Stein, Kentucky putting together impressive 2027 recruiting class

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2027 RB Tai Phillips commits to Alabama over Florida State, Stanford

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Louisville Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / June 8

Where Is Mikel Brown Jr. From? All You Need to Know About Louisville Cardinals Guard’s Ethnicity

Mikel Brown Jr.’s NCAA season was cut short due to a persistent lower back injury. Despite the fact that he looked absolutely fine, the Louisville star freshman missed the Round of 32 after his team lost to Michigan State.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 8

Louisville Secures Two-Way In-State '27 Prospect

The Louisville football program has struck again in the Class of 2027, this time getting an underrated in-state prospect to stay in the Commonwealth. Darrian Tomlin, who plays both running back and linebacker for Versailles (KY.) Woodford County, announced Monday that he has given his verbal pledge to the Cardinals.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 7

Projecting Louisville's Minutes Distribution for 2026-27 Season

Following several hectic weeks on the roster construction front, the Louisville men's basketball program's scholarship roster is now (likely) set. While the Cardinals' 11-man roster does have a couple extra spots open, on paper, this is still one of the most talented roster in the entire sport.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 6

Louisville Generating Top-15 Buzz in Updated Offseason Polls

The first couple months of the offseason was a busy time for the Louisville men's basketball program. On the heels of seeing a whopping 11 players depart the program in some form or fashion, head coach Pat Kelsey and his staff immediately got to work restocking the roster for the 2026-27 season.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 6

Crafting Various Lineups for Louisville's 2026-27 Season

The 2026-27 men's college basketball season is still several months away from tipping off, Louisville's roster for their third season under head coach Pat Kelsey is likely set - at least in terms of scholarship players.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 5

Louisville to Host Multiple '27 Prospects for Second June Recruiting Weekend

We're now in the midst of official visit season for recruiting in the Class of 2027, and the Louisville football program is off to a good start here. They hosted 20 prospects last weekend, most of whom were previously committed to UofL, with one uncommitted visitor publicly pulling the trigger shortly afterwards.