Louisville is staying active in the chase for one of the country’s top 2027 prospects, and Pat Kelsey is making sure Moussa Kamissoko knows the Cardinals are serious.
Kamissoko said Kelsey has been in regular contact as Louisville works to build momentum with the composite five-star forward.
"Pat Kelsey calls me three or four times a week," Kamissoko told CardinalAuthority. "We just catch up.
He asks me how my day is. We have been talking about visits, but we're trying to get it right."
The 6-foot-8, 180-pound small forward from Long Island Lutheran in Glen Head, N.Y., has not taken any visits yet, but the recruiting conversation is already moving forward. What has stood out to Kamissoko most about Louisville is the program’s steady approach.
"I watched a lot of Louisville last year with Mikel Brown Jr., and they let him rock," he said. "I want to step into that role as well."
That kind of opportunity is part of the appeal for Kamissoko, who believes his game can translate in a lot of different places. He pointed to his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor.
"Just being a dog, I feel like I can really play anywhere," Kamissoko said. "Defensively, I can really cause havoc, on the perimeter and interior."
Louisville is one of several high-major programs in the mix, with Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas, Syracuse, Virginia and Oklahoma State also involved, among others.
On the rankings front, 247Sports has Kamissoko at No. 6 among small forwards and No. 18 overall in the 2027 class. The 247Sports Composite places him at No. 4 at his position and No. 13 overall.
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