Louisville basketball transfer portal footprint: How 20 former Cards are faring in 2024-25

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Louisville basketball has quite the footprint in the NCAA transfer portal.

Two coaching changes in as many years will do that to you.

After zero members of Kenny Payne’s final team chose to stick around for the start of the Pat Kelsey era, there are 20 former Cardinals scattered across the Division I ranks during the 2024-25 season. That number was 21 entering the campaign, but Fabio Basili, a guard who played at U of L from 2022-23, did not find a new home upon entering the portal for a second time following his sophomore year at UT Arlington.

How are all the rest of the guys doing? It’s a mixed bag. Some have found greener pastures; while others are adjusting to smaller roles. In total, six are scheduled to play against Louisville this season.

Here’s a rundown of all the familiar faces in new places:

(Note: Team records and player stats through Dec. 20.)

Skyy Clark (G, UCLA)

Dec 14, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) celebrates against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Time at U of L: One season (2023-24)

Current averages: 6.1 points on 38.7% shooting, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 11 games (11 starts, 24.8 minutes per)

UCLA’s record: 10-1 (2-0 Big Ten)

Of note: After averaging 13.2 points per game as a sophomore at Louisville, Skyy Clark’s scoring output has taken a hit as the Bruins’ starting point guard. But the Los Angeles native has significantly cut back on his turnovers (11) and is already more than halfway to surpassing his 2023-24 steals total (30) with 19 out of the gate. He’s on track to get his first taste of the NCAA Tournament, too.

Brad Colbert (G, Xavier)

Xavier Musketeers guard Brad Colbert (45) shoots a three point basket in the second half of the NCAA basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Morgan State Bears at the Cintas Center on the campus of Xavier University in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Xavier won 119-58.

Time at U of L: Two…

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Author : The Courier Journal

Publish date : 2024-12-26 10:13:00

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