Former Miami F Danilo Jovanovich picks Cards

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A goal for Louisville men’s basketball coach Kenny Payne during a pivotal offseason at the helm of his alma mater was to determine who “deserves” to don a Cardinals uniform after the worst season in modern program history.

“If you don’t deserve to be in that jersey, as much as I love you, I can’t have you in that jersey,” Payne said during his postgame interview with Cardinal Sports Network after a loss to Boston College in the first round of the ACC Tournament ended a 4-28 (2-19 ACC) campaign.

Eight players have announced their plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, which opened March 13, after having a postseason evaluation meeting with Payne. Senior guard El Ellis became the latest to do so on April 6 and committed to Arkansas less than two weeks later.

Payne is looking to add more experienced players who will be available in the portal — “guys who understand fighting and playing together and mental toughness,” he said after a loss to Virginia in the regular-season finale. Louisville has secured two incoming transfer commits thus far, the latest being former Miami forward Danilo Jovanovich on April 28.

Louisville head coach Kenny Payne calls a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Keep this page bookmarked throughout the offseason to see who U of L is adding and losing via the portal before it closes May 11.

What comes next? Kenny Payne’s 1st Louisville basketball season ends with early ACC Tournament exit, 28 losses

What is the transfer portal?: Explaining the NCAA’s process for switching schools

Incoming Louisville transfers

Skyy Clark (G, Illinois)

Dec 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Skyy Clark (55) drives the ball against Alabama A&M Bulldogs guard Messiah Thompson (1) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Clark, a former Illinois guard who at one point was signed to play…

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Author : The Courier Journal

Publish date : 2023-04-28 17:20:27

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