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Starting Five02
by State of Louisville
Part of the State of Louisville Podcast Network powered by Kern's Korner. The ONLY Louisville basketball postgame pod. Co-hosted by Presley Meyer, Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Matt Childress.YouTube.com/@thestateoflou
Episodes
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The NCAA gave Pat Kelsey a stage. He made them regret it.
The NCAA called Pat Kelsey to the stand. They might have picked the wrong guy. With the entire Louisville basketball team watching from a packed courtroom, Pat Kelsey testified in the ongoing eligibility battle involving Seth Trimble and LJ Wells. And with the season just around the corner, the...
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Is Will Hanke the Guy to Louisville's Success? | 2026-27 Player Preview - Will Hanke
For the first time in our 2026–27 Louisville Basketball Player Profiles series, we're breaking down a player with the player himself joining us. Louisville guard Will Hanke joins Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Ryan Keeling for one of our favorite Starting Five02 conversations yet. A lifelong...
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Is Alvaro Folgueiras Louisville's most underrated player? | 2026-27 Player Preview - Alvaro Folgueiras
Is Alvaro Folgueiras the most underrated player on Louisville's 2026–27 roster? On this episode of Starting Five02, Presented by Alumni Hall, hosts Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Ryan Keeling break down the Iowa transfer and what he brings to Pat Kelsey's Louisville Cardinals. After helping Iowa…
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Does Flory Bidunga make Louisville a title contender? With Mike Rutherford | 2026-27 Player Preview - Flory Bidunga
Is Flory Bidunga the best big man in the ACC? And could he be Louisville's best center since Gorgui Dieng? Mike Rutherford of Card Chronicle joins Starting Five02 for Episode 5 of our 2026–27 Louisville Basketball Player Profiles series, breaking down one of the most exciting additions of the Pat...
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Is De'Shayne Montgomery Louisville's ultimate secret weapon? | 2026-27 Player Previews - De'Shayne Montgomery
De'Shayne Montgomery might be the ultimate luxury guard on Pat Kelsey’s roster this season. In Episode 04 of the Starting Five02 Podcast (presented by Alumni Hall) 2026–27 Louisville Basketball Player Preview series, Ryan Keeling and Jacob Lane break down what Montgomery brings to the Cardinals,...
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The X-Factor? | 2026-27 Player Previews - Karter Knox
Starting Five02 Podcast Player Preview Series (presented by Alumni Hall) rolls on with Karter Knox — one of the most intriguing players on Louisville's roster and perhaps the biggest X-factor of Pat Kelsey's third season. Ryan Keeling and Alan Thomas break down what makes the former five-star…
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Louisville's leading scorer? | 2026-27 Player Previews - Adrian Wooley
Could Adrian Wooley be Louisville's leading scorer this season? We're back with Episode 2 of our Starting Five02, presented by Alumni Hall, Player Profiles series, and this time we're breaking down Louisville's most important returning player. Ryan Keeling, Jacob Lane, and Alan Thomas dive into...
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What does Louisville REALLY need from Jackson Shelstad? | 2026-27 Player Previews - Jackson Shelstad
Welcome to the Starting Five02 Player Preview Series presented by Alumni Hall! Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Ryan Keeling are breaking down every player on Louisville's 2026-2027 basketball roster, starting with the man expected to run the show: Jackson Shelstad. The former Oregon point guard...
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Louisville adds LJ Wells — but another Cardinal is turning heads
Louisville basketball is STILL adding to the roster in September. Ryan and Alan break down the addition of Northern Kentucky transfer LJ Wells, what the veteran 6'8" forward brings to Pat Kelsey's roster, and why his rebounding, experience and versatility could make him a valuable depth piece for...
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Schedule built for a special season? | 2026-27 conference schedule release + Building a PK era team with $15
Louisville basketball's 2026-27 schedule is officially set — and the Starting Five02 crew breaks down the biggest games, toughest stretches and what the path could look like for Pat Kelsey's Cardinals this season. Then we're putting on our GM hats. You have $15 to build the best possible starting...
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How Louisville basketball is recruiting in a wild new era with On3's National Insider Joe Tipton
National basketball reporter of On3 Joe Tipton joins StartingFive02 Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about Seth Trimble, Louisville’s recruiting future and the new financial reality reshaping college basketball. Joe explains why Trimble would make a major difference for Pat Kelsey’s…
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Does Louisville NEED Seth Trimble? | Eligibility Chaos, London Johnson & More
The Seth Trimble saga isn't over — and Louisville's roster suddenly looks a lot different. Jacob Lane and Alan Thomas break down the latest twists in Trimble's eligibility battle and debate just how important he is to Louisville's championship ceiling. Is Trimble simply the final piece of an...
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Don't sleep on Louisville | Sleepers Media Greg Waddell talks UofL basketball
StartingFive02 Podcast presented by Alumni Hall, welcomes Greg Waddell, co-owner of Sleepers Media, for a deep dive into just how high the expectations should be for Pat Kelsey and Louisville basketball in 2026-27. Greg has been one of Louisville's biggest believers nationally this offseason —…
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Seth Trimble Changes EVERYTHING for Louisville Basketball
Seth Trimble is a Louisville Cardinal. In August. Because apparently this is just how college basketball works now. Ryan and Alan break down Louisville's stunning addition of the former North Carolina guard, starting with the biggest question: how is this even possible? We dive into Trimble's...
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Pat, you good? | Bahamas recap, Coaching staff update + Pat Kelsey talk
Louisville dominated its Bahamas exhibition, but that's not what everyone has been talking about. On the latest episode of Starting Five02 Podcast, hosts Ryan Keeling, Alan Thomas, and Jacob Lane dive into the growing conversation surrounding Pat Kelsey's demeanor, the changing level of access...
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Baha Bullies 3.0 & TBT 4.0 | Previewing Real Live Basketball
Starting Five02 Podcast is BACK breaking down LIVE BASKETBALL! Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Ryan Keeling are discussing the upcoming games for Louisville basketball in the return to the Bahamas for exhibition basketball as well as this weekend's TBT (The Basketball Tournament). The guys dive into...
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Mikel Brown's Legacy, Ryan Conwell's Fit in Miami, & Honoring Kenny Klein
Louisville basketball fans have had no shortage of things to talk about, and the guys are covering it all on this edition of the Starting Five02 Podcast. On this episode, Pres Meyer, Ryan Keeling, and Alan Thomas are talking all things Mikel Brown, Ryan Conwell, NBA Draft, and looking ahead to...
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville Loses Milan Sweepstakes | Are Cards Still a Top 10 Team?
** Episode was recorded LIVE on Tuesday, June 2rd ** Louisville basketball has arguably the top portal class in college basketball but they're coming off a miss of their top remaining target. Don't miss Jacob Lane, Pres Meyer, and Ryan Keeling react to Milan Momcilovic committing to Kentucky, who...
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville's Roster is Complete... OR IS IT?!
** Episode was recorded LIVE on Tuesday, May 13th ** State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! Louisville basketball has been active all offseason and that continued this past week with commitments from Bouyan Zhang and Isaac Ellis. On this episode of State of Louisville...
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Obe's for Obi | Obinna Ekezie Jr. Commits and Other Names to Watch
** Episode was recorded LIVE on Tuesday, May 5th ** State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! Louisville basketball continued to dominate the offseason, this time landing five-star center Obinna Ekezie Jr. Join Pres Meyer, Alan Thomas, and Ryan Keeling for a new episode of...
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Commitment watch for Louisville basketball? | Obinna Ekezie Jr. Visit & Breaking Down De'Shayne Montgomery & Gabe Dynes Commitments
** Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, April 28th** State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! Jacob Lane and Presley Meyer return on a jam packed episode of State of Louisville LIVE! presented by Main Event & Surfside. The guys discuss the hot pursuit of a new name on the board from...
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville basketball sending a message in the portal
** Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, April 9th* State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! The offseason is officially here which means... TRANSFER PORTAL. Jacob Lane and Pres Meyer break down the start to portal season and what's ahead for the Cards current roster and future…
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Does He Stay or Does He Go?! | If You Were Brian Kloman
** Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, March 24th** State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! The offseason is officially here which means... TRANSFER PORTAL. Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Pres Meyer return for a new episode of State of Louisville LIVE! to break down the start to…
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. Michigan State Post-Game Reaction
** Recorded LIVE following Louisville basketball's loss to Michigan State on Saturday, March 21st** State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! Pres Meyer and Alan Thomas are officially headed to Cancun on the latest episode of State of Louisville LIVE! as Louisville…
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How a 3-year documentary followed Pat Kelsey from Charleston to Louisville
Executive Producers Tom Furcillo & Matt Allen (Bananaland, Rhythm Masters) and Chris Pappas (The Wrong Missy, The Righteous Gemstones) spent the last three years following Louisville basketball head coach Pat Kelsey. Along the way, Kelsey and his staff gave the team unparalleled access, bringing…
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The sixth seed situation | ACC Tournament preview
Jacob Lane and Matt Childress are back in a new Starting Five02 Podcast recapping a potential momentum turning win for Louisville basketball over Miami. The guys dig into what changed for Pat Kelsey and Louisville basketball in their lone Quad 1A win and why it signals things may be different in...
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Statement Win or Same Ol' Same Ol? | Syracuse Recap & Miami Preview
Starting Five02 Podcast returns as Pres Meyer and Alan Thomas recap a win over Syracuse in the KFC Yum! Center season finale and turn their attention to last game of the season against Miami. Can the Cards keep the momentum rolling into postseason play or will the same ol' same ol' happen when…
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. Clemson Post-Game Reaction
State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! ** RECORDED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING LOUISVILLE/CLEMSON ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH** State of Louisville LIVE! presented by Main Event and Surfside post-game returns as Jacob Lane and Pres Meyer react live to Louisville basketball's…
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. North Carolina Post-Game Reaction
State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! State of Louisville Live! returns for Louisville basketball vs. North Carolina LIVE from Main Event. Following the Cards devastating loss, Pres Meyer, Dalton Pence, Matt Childress, and Alan Thomas give instant reactions on what…
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Louisville Basketball prepares for tough home stretch | SMU reaction & Georgia Tech preview
Louisville basketball returns home for SENIOR DAY against a bad Georgia Tech team. Pres Meyer and Matt Childress of Starting Five02 Podcast relive the SMU loss and explain why they aren't too concerned with the result. Looking ahead to Georgia Tech, what constitutes a successful game for the…
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Texas two step | How Louisville Basketball goes 2-0 in trip to Texas
Louisville basketball heads out on a two-game Texas rodeo and Starting Five02 Podcast has you covered. Presley Meyer and Jacob Lane are back in the Kern's Korner Digital Studio, breaking down two massive games for Pat Kelsey and the Louisville Cardinals, starting on Valentine's Day with Baylor.…
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. NC State Post-Game Reaction
State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! State of Louisville LIVE! returns following a historic night for Louisville basketball. Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Matt Childress react live to the Cards blowout win over NC State, dive into Mikel Brown's historical stat line and...
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That's a different Louisville team | SMU reaction & Notre Dame preview
Starting Five02 Podcast of the State of Louisville Podcast network is back following Louisville baseball's win over SMU at home. Don't miss Jacob Lane and Alan Thomas react to what they saw from Louisville early that changed and led to the Cards comeback, discuss the play of Mikel Brown Jr., Ryan...
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. Duke Post-Game Reaction
The State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Main Event & Surfside! Main Event - All You Can Play Activities $19.99 (Except Saturday's) Look no further than Main Event as your family, friends, and work go-to for entertainment. Conveniently located right off of I-64, Main Event has great food,...
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A turning point in the season for Louisville Basketball?
Following Louisville basketball's victory over Pittsburgh, Starting Five02 hosts Pres Meyer and Matt Childress return to discuss a potential turning point in the season. Will the blow out victory change things for a struggling Louisville? Or was it more "bad team, right time?" Plus, the guys...
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Positioned for Revival 2.0? | Virginia recap, Pittsburgh preview & discussion around Mikel Brown Jr. & London Johnson
Starting Five02 Podcast hosts Pres Meyer and Jacob Lane get back to the microphones following Louisville basketball's tough loss to Virginia. The guys discuss the failures that lead to the loss at home, why the writing is on the wall for Mikel Brown Jr. to call it, how the Cards bounce back, why...
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. California Pre-Game Preview
State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! State of Louisville LIVE! hosts Jacob Lane and Alan Thomas preview the first of two West Coast matchups, starting with a showdown against 12–1 California. The guys break down three key things to know about the Bears, examine what to...
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. Tennessee Post-Game Reaction
State of Louisville LIVE! presented by Surfside and Main Event is BACK to talk ball after a tough loss from Louisville basketball by way of Tennessee. Jacob Lane and Presley Meyer break down the 83-62 loss, and debate whether the Cards loss is indicative of bigger, negative trends or if this was...
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STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. Indiana Post-Game Reaction
Louisville is slowly acquiring neutral-court land across the Midwest, and the takeover continued with a thrilling win over No. 22 Indiana. On this episode of State of Louisville LIVE! presented by Surfside, Presley Meyer, Alan Thomas, and Jacob Lane break down Sananda Fru’s emergence and how Pat...
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Still Undefeated | Cincy, EMU Recap; NJIT Preview
Alan Thomas and Jake Hook return to talk about the undefeated Louisville basketball team on the newest Starting Five02 Podcast. 00:00: Thanksgiving Week and Game Previews 00:30: Cincinnati Game Experience 04:07: Game Analysis: First Half Struggles 09:53: Second Half Comeback and Key Players…
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Rivalry renewed: Previewing Louisville and Cincinnati
Starting 502 Podcast dives deep into one of the hottest matchups of the season — Louisville taking on Cincinnati. Alan Thomas and Jake Hook break down the Cards’ big win, spotlight standout performances from Adrian Wooley, Kobe Rodgers, and Sananda Fru, and analyze the top guards and defensive...
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They beat 'em by how much? | Louisville vs. SC State & Lookahead to Jackson State/UK
Starting Five02 Podcast is BACK. Jake Hook and Alan Thomas return to discuss Louisville basketball's massive blowout of South Carolina State and then look to Jackson State. Don't miss conversation around Mikel Brown Jr., the performance of Khani Rooths, what the front court showed, and how much…
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Top 10 Team in the Country? | Louisville Exhibition Recap
Dive into the latest episode of the Starting Five02 Podcast with Producer Presley and Alan Thomas as they explore Louisville basketball's recent performances, standout players, and future prospects. 02:15 - Preseason thoughts and exhibition games 07:30 - Kansas vs. Louisville analysis 12:45…
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It's a good day to beat a Jayhawk | Kansas exhibition preview
HOOPS SEASON IS FINALLY HERE.....sorta. Join Starting Five02 Podcast hosts Roman Kelly, Alan Thomas, and Jake Hook as they get ready for the most exciting season opener and exhibition in program history. Before getting into the nitty gritty of a highly ranked Kansas team, the guys breakdown the...
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Mikel Brown or Chucky Hepburn? | Zougris making big leaps | Kentucky over-paying roster?
Join Pres, Roman, and Jake in the latest Starting Five02 as they dive into the exciting world of college basketball, discussing the potential of Louisville's rising star, Mikel Brown, and the strategic depth of the team. 02:15: Honeymoon Adventures 15:30: Mikel Brown or Chucky right now? 35:45:...
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Exhibitions? We're talking exhibitions? | Kansas coming to town & big recruiting updates
Pres Meyer, Alan Thomas, and Roman Kelly are back to look closer at the Louisville Cardinals' upcoming basketball season. They dive into the high-stakes world of college hoops, from the promising Final Four projections for the team under coach Pat Kelsey to a highly anticipated exhibition game...
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Pat Kelsey Recruiting HARD | 2026 Louisville Basketball Updates
Roman Kelly, Alan Thomas, and Jake Hook of Starting Five02 are discussing all things Louisville basketball recruiting as things are heating up for Pat Kelsey and company. Where was Pat Kelsey at 12:01 AM? Who is visiting? Is Louisville losing ground with Tyrann Stokes? Are the shoe companies…
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Final Four Aspirations
In this episode, Roman and Alan react to new Final Four predictions, talk Kasean Pryor’s comeback timeline, and weigh in on the controversial Rick Pitino comments about returning to Louisville. Could this be the best offense in all of college basketball? Tap in! #LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards…
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The Cards’ BIGGEST Offseason News
Jake Hook and Alan Thomas break down the latest recruiting news, including Tyran Stokes updates and why Taylen Kinney might be trending towards the Cards. Plus, we talk Kasean Pryor’s recovery and how Pat Kelsey’s offense could change in 2026. Tap in! CHAPTERS 1:12 – Offseason Drought 3:30 –…
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How Good Will Louisville Basketball Be?
0:00 – Welcome Back: Inside Louisville Basketball 1:30 – Pat Kelsey’s Surprise Visit (And Grant’s Cameo) 4:00 – Why This Roster Could Be the Deepest Ever 6:00 – Luke Hancock’s “Way Too Early” Starting 5 10:30 – Should McNeely Start? 14:00 – Insider Debate: Who Really Deserves to Start? 18:00 –...
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Part of the State of Louisville Podcast Network powered by Kern's Korner. The ONLY Louisville basketball postgame pod. Co-hosted by Presley Meyer, Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Matt Childress.YouTube.com/@thestateoflou
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