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Louisville Lands Top Transfer Duo
12 Apr
Summary
- Bidunga, top-ranked transfer, joins Louisville.
- Shelstad, another highly-rated player, also commits.
- Kelsey rebuilds Cardinals roster with portal talent.
Louisville has landed two of the transfer portal's top talents: Kansas center Flory Bidunga and Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad. Bidunga, the top-ranked player in The Athletic's transfer rankings, brings impressive athleticism and defensive prowess, having averaged 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds as a sophomore. Shelstad, ranked eighth, offers scoring and playmaking abilities, averaging 15.6 points and 4.9 assists over 12 games last season before a hand injury.
These acquisitions are crucial for head coach Pat Kelsey as he enters his third season with the Cardinals. With Bidunga and Shelstad, who are represented by the same agency, Louisville gains significant inside-outside scoring potential. This strategic recruitment comes as several players, including Vangelis Zougris, have entered the transfer portal from last season's roster.