Louisville basketball is on the hunt for top talent, and while the Cardinals haven't locked in any commitments for the 2026 class yet, they’re making significant strides. The latest buzz surrounds 4-star recruit Boyuan Zhang.
Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 205 pounds, this small forward has become a hot commodity. His stock is soaring, now ranking as a consensus 4-star, with some lists placing him as high as No. 25 overall, No. 8 among small forwards, and No. 7 in California for the 2026 recruiting class.
Louisville is in a competitive race with Oregon, which also extended an offer and lined up a visit. Meanwhile, Illinois, Cal, and Minnesota have already hosted Zhang.
Switching to the gridiron, Louisville football is casting its net wide in the 2028 recruiting class. Jeff Brohm and his team are eyeing a local gem, 5-star defensive lineman Kellan Hall.
Hall is a standout, ranked No. 8 in the class and recognized as the top defensive lineman and recruit from Kentucky. A Louisville native, Hall has been making waves at the Christian Academy of Louisville, where he racked up 53 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks last season.
While eight schools, including powerhouses like Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and Georgia, have already set visit dates, Louisville is keen to secure its own.
On the court, Louisville basketball is in the throes of a strategic dilemma following a narrow 77-74 loss to North Carolina. With only three games left in the regular season, the Cardinals are striving for a better seed in the ACC Tournament and a strong position in the NCAA Tournament.
Fans are calling for a shake-up in the starting lineup, specifically suggesting that Khani Rooths should start over Isaac McKneely. McKneely’s performance has dipped, shooting a career-low 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and averaging 10.6 points per game.
Rooths, on the other hand, showcased his potential with size and physicality during a late-game rally against UNC. With a 0-6 record against ranked teams, change might be just what the Cardinals need to turn the tide.