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State of Louisville
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Part of the State of Louisville Podcast Network and presented by Alumni Hall! Covering Louisville basketball 365 days a year. Co-hosted by Jacob Lane, Ryan Keeling, and Alan Thomas.

  1. 2d ago

    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 — and after the additions of Jackson Shelstad, Flory Bidunga, Seth Trimble and company, he believes the Cardinals have assembled one of the most talented rosters in college basketball. Ryan, Alan and Greg discuss why this Louisville roster is different from Pat Kelsey's first two teams, whether the Cardinals have enough to compete for a national championship, the importance of finally breaking through against elite competition, and why Duke could provide the ultimate measuring stick.Plus, the guys break down Louisville's loaded schedule, what it would take to earn a No. 1 or No. 2 seed, the Players Era tournament, Kentucky, Texas, Michigan, the ACC race, and much more. StartingFive02 is powered by Alumni Hall. Visit their new Louisville location at 4600 Shelbyville Road or shop online at AlumniHall.com for Louisville Cardinals gear. Subscribe to the State of Louisville YouTube channel and follow @TheStateofLou across social media. Follow Greg Waddell and Sleepers Media for year-round college basketball coverage. https://x.com/gwizzy12 https://www.youtube.com/@sleepersmedia https://x.com/SleepersMedia https://www.instagram.com/sleepersmedia 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!  Alumni Hall Cryo Lounge The Gridiron C.R.I.B. NFL Flag Football Ellis & Badenhausen Kern's Korner Main Event Surfside 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

  2. Aug 14

    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 eligibility, the transfer situation and why Louisville appears confident he can suit up for the Cards this season. Then we get to the fun part. What does Seth Trimble bring to Pat Kelsey's roster? How much does his defense, athleticism and ability to get downhill change Louisville's ceiling? Can his shooting improve in this system? And with another legitimate high-level guard entering an already loaded rotation, whose minutes take the biggest hit? We break down the projected rotation, positional flexibility, potential small-ball combinations and the rest of Louisville's now ridiculous roster. Just how good can this Louisville team be? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to State of Louisville and follow along all season for more Louisville basketball coverage. #louisvillebasketball #gocards #SethTrimble #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

  3. Aug 6

    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 around the Louisville basketball program, and whether Cardinal fans are reading too much into it, or not enough. The guys break down what stood out from Louisville's dominant Bahamas performance, discuss Peyton Siva's move to St. John's, and talk about what's next for State of Louisville following the move to The 1912 Society. Is the conversation around Pat Kelsey overblown, or are Louisville fans noticing something real? #louisville #louisvillebasketball #louisvillecardinals #uofl #gocards #l1c4 #patkelsey #florybidunga #jacksonshelsted #deshaynemontgomery #obinnaekezie #ncaa #ncaab #collegebasketball #universityoflouisville #peytonsiva #stjohns #peytonsiva #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  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

  4. Jul 17

    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 what you can expect to see in the two exhibitions from the newest players and additions, what philosophy changes you'll see, how the coaching staff will interact, and much more. Then discuss other news in the city around basketball including NIL valuations projections and why this year's TBT team (The Ville) has the best front court. #louisville #louisvillebasketball #accbasketball #bahamas #collegebasketball #accbasketball #cbb #collegebasketball #collegebasketballhighlights #patkelsey #tbt #thebasketballtourmanet #russsmith 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

  5. Jun 30

    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 2026-27. First, they take a moment to remember the life of Louisville basketball SID Kenny Klein. What KK meant to the city of Louisville and why he made such a profound impact. Then, the guys dive into the polarizing Mikel Brown discussion. What it meant to exclude head coach Pat Kelsey from the NBA Draft, and why Pres and Alan disagree on Brown's legacy. Ryan Conwell is headed to the Heat. They discuss his fit with the organization, and why he could find himself in a starting role quickly. Then, they jump into Pat Kelsey's first press conference of the offseason. Why the tone feels different this year from Louisville's head ball coach, plus how the freshman class can step up and be difference-makers right away. #louisville #louisvillebasketball #accbasketball #transferportal #transfernews #patkelsey #nbadraft #nbadraft2026 #louisvillecardinals #l1c4 #gocards #collegebasketball #ryanconwell #mikelbrownjr #nets #heat #nbasummerleague Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/mm_EGWKHkNE 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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Part of the State of Louisville Podcast Network and presented by Alumni Hall! Covering Louisville basketball 365 days a year. Co-hosted by Jacob Lane, Ryan Keeling, and Alan Thomas.

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  • Creator
    State of Louisville
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright State of Louisville
  • Show Website
    Starting Five02

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