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State of Louisville
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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, and Alan Thomas.

  1. Jun 7

    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 has the better roster, why Louisville chose to not up their offer, and the newly announced 2026-27 roster. YouTube Episode (Replay) YouTube Episode (Original LIVE! Show) 00:42 - Louisville's Biggest Miss of the Offseason 03:58 - Summer Rant: The I-65 Traffic Closure 10:48 - The Money Factor: Louisville vs. Kentucky NIL Offers 16:19 - Capitalizing on Market Value & Setting the Target 18:23 - Analyzing the New Roster Builds 21:11 - Scouting Louisville's Current 3-Point Shooters 29:53 - Comparing Player Progress & Court Usage 32:41 - Was Milan Momcilovic a "Must-Have" or "Nice-to-Have"? 45:21 - Reacting to Mark Pope’s Beach Chair Photo 46:28 - Reviewing the Official UofL Basketball Roster Cards 49:01 - Coach Pat Kelsey's Take on Flory Bidunga 52:51 - Coach Pat Kelsey's Take on Jackson Shelstad 58:47 - Coach Pat Kelsey's Take on Carter Knox 1:04:05 - Coach Pat Kelsey's Take on Alvaro Fulgeras 1:13:21 - Deep Bench Breakdown & Isaac Ellis 1:17:18 - De'Shayne Montgomery: The Defensive Tone-Setter #louisville #louisvillebasketball #accbasketball #marchmadness #transferportal #transfernews #milan #milanmomcilovic #obinnaekezie #patkelsey #nbadraft #nbadraft2026 #louisvillecardinals #l1c4 #gocards #collegebasketball Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com https://tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://x.com/startingfive02/ https://.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  The Gridiron C.R.I.B. NFL Flag Football League  Kern's Korner Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 3 original podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Interviews) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 28m

  2. May 15

    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 LIVE!, Jacob Lane, Ryan Keeling, and Alan Thomas break down what the newest commitments mean for 2026-2027, why Zhang offers something no one else has under PK, how Ellis can find his way onto the floor as a specialist, plus much more. Then the guys discuss the roster and if its complete and why the Cards continue to be connected to top transfer and NBA Draft hopeful, Milan Momcilovic, if he'd be a good fit as things stand, and who else is involved. And finally, the guys dive into the NBA Combine and Flory Bidunga's chances of declaring for the draft. DO NOT MISS THIS! #louisville #louisvillebasketball #accbasketball #marchmadness #transferportal #transfernews #milan #milanmomcilovic #obinnaekezie #patkelsey #nbadraft #nbadraft2026 #louisvillecardinals #l1c4 #gocards #collegebasketball Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com https://tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://x.com/startingfive02/ https://.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  The Gridiron C.R.I.B. NFL Flag Football League  Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopedics  Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 3 original podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Interviews) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 17m

  3. May 8

    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 State of Louisville LIVE! where they react to the commitment, discuss what it means for the roster in 2025-2026, discuss where Ekezie Jr. could slide in, whether it be in the starting lineup or off the bench, plus evaluating what the roster looks like now. Then, the guys turn to other names on the radar including Dennis Parker Jr. and Boyuan Zhang to see where a commitment could come next. #louisvillebasketball #accbasketball #transfernews #transferportal Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com https://tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://x.com/startingfive02/ https://.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  The Gridiron C.R.I.B. NFL Flag Football League  Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopedics  Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 3 original podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Interviews) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 38m

  4. Apr 30

    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 the high school ranks, what it could mean for next years roster, what it says about how the Cards are building, and who to watch as competitors. Plus, breaking down who else is available, what comments from someone connected to the program could mean in terms of players to watch, and much so more. #louisville #louisvillebasketball #gocards #accbasketball #marchmadness Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com https://tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://instagram.com/thestateoflouisville https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://x.com/startingfive02/ https://facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  The Gridiron C.R.I.B. NFL Flag Football League  Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopedics  Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 3 original podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Interviews) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 43m

  5. Apr 9

    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 rosters. Learn more about the Cards top targets including Jackson Shelstead, Flory Bidunga, Tyrone Riley IV, and Brett Decker Jr. #louisville #louisvillebasketball #gocards #accbasketball #marchmadness Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com https://tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://x.com/startingfive02/ https://.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  The Gridiron C.R.I.B. NFL Flag Football League  Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopedics  Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 3 original podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Interviews) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 36m

  6. Mar 25

    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 portal season and what's ahead for the Cards current roster and future rosters.If the guys were GM Brian Kloman, how would they handle the budget when it comes to retaining the current team? Explore what obstacles exist to retain Sananda Fru, Khani Rooths, Adrian Wooley, London Johnson, Vangelis Zougris, and Mo Camara, and why Louisville should or shouldn't make moves. #louisville #louisvillebasketball #gocards #accbasketball #marchmadness Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com https://tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://x.com/startingfive02/ https://.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  The Gridiron C.R.I.B. NFL Flag Football League Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopedics  Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 3 original podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Interviews) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 44m

  7. Mar 23

    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 basketball falls to Michigan State in the round of 32. The guys react to the Cards season ending loss to Sparty, including where things went wrong, how Pat Kelsey made adjustments throughout, the impact of the front court battle, Louisville's attempt to slow down Jeremy Fears Jr. and Coen Carr, plus much more. #louisville #louisvillebasketball #gocards #accbasketball #marchmadness Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com https://tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://x.com/startingfive02/ https://.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopedics  Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 3 original podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Interviews) “Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 35m

  8. Mar 15

    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 a fresh perspective -- On Sports, and on life. Furcillo and Allen -- The founders of Fresh Features -- join Starting Five02 Podcast to speak on life behind the scenes, critical production decisions, and the storylines that make up Marching to Madness Later, they are joined by Pappas, who tells fans why the best is yet to come in the series. #louisville #louisvillebasketball #gocards #accbasketball #marchmadness #accbasketball Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/HsDixDTc_XY Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com https://tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://x.com/startingfive02/ https://facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopedics  Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 3 original podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Interviews) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 8m
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

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, and Alan Thomas.

Information

  • Creator
    State of Louisville
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright State of Louisville
  • Show Website
    Starting Five02

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