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Starting Five02 State of Louisville

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    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Part of the State of Louisville Podcast Network powered by Kern's Korner. The ONLY Louisville basketball postgame pod. Co-hosted by Presley Meyer & Jake Hook! Presented by Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company

    Louisville Lands 3 Transfers in 2 Days

    Louisville Lands 3 Transfers in 2 Days

    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
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    More than just a Quaintance | Transfer Portal updates + Roster talk

    More than just a Quaintance | Transfer Portal updates + Roster talk

    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
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    • 53 min
    Transfer portal takeover + NIL on the rise at Louisville with Matt McGavic + Ty Spalding

    Transfer portal takeover + NIL on the rise at Louisville with Matt McGavic + Ty Spalding

    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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    • 59 min
    Everything to know about the Louisville basketball coaching search

    Everything to know about the Louisville basketball coaching search

    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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    • 1 hr 50 min
    Louisville fires Kenny Payne | What's next? Transfers to watch

    Louisville fires Kenny Payne | What's next? Transfers to watch

    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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    • 50 min
    Louisville Basketball Sanonamous | Ending the Payne

    Louisville Basketball Sanonamous | Ending the Payne

    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.

    On this episode, Jake and Pres discuss the most insane week of the Louisville basketball season.
    A word on JJ TraynorBest cultural fits on the rosterThe guys have thrown in the towel...except this playerThe ball is in Scott Drew's courtThe one thing stopping Drew to LouWho are the secondary contenders?Billy Donovan might be the best coach in the raceNot buying the Knox and Sanon newsIs Kenny Payne a UK plant?
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    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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    • 1 hr 7 min

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Best Louisville Basketball Pod

Two genuinely funny dudes with good and not overly biased takes towards or against Louisville. Great pod

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