Louisville basketball begins summer workouts with roster overhaul predictions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Louisville basketball is set to start summer workouts soon as the team prepares for the 2026-27 season. Coach Pat Kelsey faces a significant roster overhaul, losing 11 players and returning only one with game experience. The Cardinals' incoming class, ranked fifth nationally by 247Sports, includes nine new players, featuring six from the transfer portal and three freshmen. Predictions for the starting lineup include Jackson Shelstad at point guard, alongside Adrian Wooley and Karter Knox, indicating a strategic shift in team composition. Kelsey's coaching style will be tested as he integrates the new talent.
- •Pat Kelsey begins Year 3 with major roster changes.
- •Louisville reports for summer workouts soon.
- •The incoming class includes nine players from transfers and freshmen.
- •Predicted starting lineup features Jackson Shelstad and Karter Knox.
- •Kelsey will look to refine new players' skills.
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