Starting Five02 State of Louisville

The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

Derby is over and all eyes are back on the roster of the Louisville basketball program. Jacob Lane steps in for Presley Meyer and is joined by Jake Hook to break down the Great Osobor recruitment and where Louisville stands, who else Pat Kelsey is in on, a few NEW names, plus Jacob's insanely reckless theories.
- Breakdown of Kobe Rogers; Can he be a key piece in 2025-26?
- Where the roster currently stands
- Concern of having two injured redshirts? (Will Aly Khalifa actually RS?)
- The recruitment of Great Osobor; Quiet on purpose?
- Big men musical chairs
- Jacob's got some.... interesting theories
- New high school names enter the fold - shoutout to Ty Spalding
- Insider's linking Louisville to who?
- Where to go if Osobor goes to Washington
- A few names to watch
- Jacob has a portal problem...
+ much more!

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

Pat Kelsey is busier than Stanley Hudson leading up to Pretzel Day at the office , landing 8 new players in a matter of a few weeks. Following a run on big time commitments, Pres Meyer and Jake Hook break down each player, who could be next, and what else to watch for this offseason
Louisville has a de factor lead guard in Chucky HepburnWhere does Koren Johnson fit?Abou Traore is one of our favorite playerCommon themes among every Louisville commitWhere do the Cards go from here?Feeling good about JQ?Where does Louisville look nextNames we are watching
Visit a Louisville Hidden Gem - Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine
Featuring a full bar with award winning mixologists along with a packaged store featuring over 600 whiskeys, some of the best local brews, and much more. Visit them today at 2115 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 - Right next to Manhattan Project or visit https://louisvilledrinks.com/

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Visit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/


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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

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Pres Meyer and Jake Hook return to the show to break down all the portal and recruiting action for Louisville basketball.
Pres and Jake are backWhere the roster currently standsJ’Vonne Hadley comparisons and what he bringsPat Kelsey’s love for big guardsWhy Jayden Quaintance is a CAN’T MISSWhat JQ would bring to LouisvilleHow JQ stands out on the floor away from the basket Boogie on down… to Louisville?Is Dante Maddox the best option available for Louisville at PG?How to manage need for players and available funds Looking at the visitor list.. What seems feasible?What guard is likely to commit first? Boopie, Koren, or Dante?
Visit a Louisville Hidden Gem - Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine
Featuring a full bar with award winning mixologists along with a packaged store featuring over 600 whiskeys, some of the best local brews, and much more. Visit them today at 2115 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 - Right next to Manhattan Project or visit https://louisvilledrinks.com/

Best Chili & Patty Melt in the City is at Kern's Korner
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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

Starting Five02 Podcast is powered by Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company*** This was recorded prior to the commitment of Terrence Edwards. Read more on him here
https://stateoflouisville.com/louisville-basketball-star-guard-terrence-edwards-commits-to-cards/

Jacob Lane steps in for Pres Meyer and is joined by Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated and Ty Spalding of Cardinal Sports (Rivals) to talk about Pat Kelsey's first week at the helm.

- The PK buzz is Palpable
- How Kelsey won everyone over immediately
- How will Pat Kelsey fill out his roster?
- Age? Experience? Stars?
- Coaching staff updates
- Why it WON'T be Nolan Smith
- Ty Spalding joins!
- Names Louisville is in on in the portal
- What Louisville's newest recruit Terrence Edwards brings to the fold
- Who else is Louisville basketball on?
- Why you should feel confident with Louisville recruiting moving forward

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

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Jake Hook and Presley Meyer are talking all things coaching search.

What we are hearing about Scott DrewJerome TangMick CroninDusty MayAnd other coaches tied to the coaching search.Does the Cronin loophole exist?A breakdown of what Dusty May brings to the tableAre we comfortable with May? What are his strengths and weaknesses?A breakdown of how the portal and NIL workPlayers of interest in the portal?Louisville is reaching out to players already(?)On recruiting proven winnersA potential super team with existing UofL guys?If it’s not Dusty May, who is next on the list?Thoughts on Will Wade. What’s with the hype?Is Bruce Pearl feasible?Why Pat Kelsey is being mentionedJosh Schertz reminds us of a current UofL coachShaka Smart talkBreaking down the entire 2024 bracketUpsets we likeFlying through every matchup in the tournamentOur final four is definitely uniqueWho we have winning it allHow to sign up for the SOL Bracket Challenge
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Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon
Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! https://store.mrandmrsbourbon.com/


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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.
It finally happened. Kenny Payne is out and we reacted live as the announcement dropped.
Responding to a Titanic presserWhat's next?Jacob Lane joins to talk new coaches and recruits + an awful analogy that sort of makes senseClosing the book on a miserable 2 years
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Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon
Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! https://store.mrandmrsbourbon.com/


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