Aboubacar Traore Joins The ReviVILLE

Pat Kesley has landed another big piece to the 2024-25 roster with Long Beach State transfer forward Aboubacar Traore.  Traore was a major contributor to LBSU’s improbable March Madness run this past season, averaging 12 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 51.7% shooting.  Aboubacar led the team in minutes per game (31), assists per…

Khalifa Commits to the Cards

(Photo Cred: @aly_khalifa15) Pat Kelsey now has a starting lineup worth of commitments with number five coming in BYU transfer center Aly Khalifa. NEWS: BYU transfer Aly Khalifa has committed to Louisville, his agent @DanielPoneman tells @On3sports. He will be redshirting this upcoming season. The 6-11 big man chose the ‘Cards over Kentucky and his…

Reyne Smith Becomes First Commit For Kelsey-Era Louisville MBB

Just over 48 hours after Coach Pat Kelsey’s introductory press conference, College of Charleston junior transfer guard Reyne (pronounced “Rain”) Smith has announced he will be joining his coach at the University of Louisville.  Twitter.com/reynesmith/status/1774180606164848976?s=20  The Australian guard is the first commitment for the Kelsey-Era Cards and brings a shooting threat that UofL hasn’t had…

Cardinal Sports Zone Podcast Episode #201: The Lights Are Dimming; 502 Circle Of Appreciation

On this episode of the CSZ Podcast, coming to you live from the Four Pegs Studios, Jeremy is joined by Shawn, Wes, & eventually Sam. We also have special guest, President of 502Circle, Dan Furman! On this episode, we discuss a little Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, a certain article written by WDRB columnist Rick Bozich,…

RIP Coach Jerry Jones

On Monday Morning it was announced that legendary assistant coach Jerry Jones passed away. We at CSZ send our thoughts, prayers & love to Coach Jones family & friends. Per University of Louisville: LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former longtime University of Louisville men’s basketball assistant coach Jerry Jones passed away Monday at the age of 89. Jones…