Starting Five02
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
Episodes
Louisville just added their 10th addition to the roster, and he might be the most underrated of the bunch.
Jacob Lane and Jake Hook break down the commitment of Mouhamed Camara, a 6’7” pogo-stick forward from the NBA Academy in Africa. They dive into his highlight tape, play style, long-term upside, and how he compares to Louisville greats and recent role players.
Where does he fit in Pat Kelsey’s lineup? How do the Cards sta...
Jacob and Roman break down the latest in Louisville basketball roster drama, starting with the breaking news of Aly Khalifa being ruled ineligible. They unpack what went wrong, why it doesn’t make sense, and what options Louisville has now.
They break down what to make of incoming forward Vangelis Zougris, who the Cards might target next in the portal, and why playing Kentucky in November has fans talking. From eligibility chaos...
TBT 2025 is already heating up — and the Ville is going all in.
Jacob and Alan are joined by Andrew Zoldan of Inside TBT to preview what could be Louisville’s best TBT team yet. They talk Montrezl Harrell’s comeback, Jay Scrubb’s MVP potential, and the team’s shift toward high-level non-alum additions. Plus: why Freedom Hall is one of TBT’s most iconic venues, Luke Hancock’s rise as head coach, and Andrew’s bold predictions for ...
The Louisville Basketball roster is undergoing serious changes, and your Starting Five02 crew is here to break it all down. Pres and Jake dive into James Scott's departure, the impact of NIL, expectations for the new roster, and how Louisville could build a legit contender.
Who’s leaving, who’s coming, and what it means for Louisville’s future, all in this episode of Starting Five02.
1:40 –...
Pres is joined by analytics expert Evan Miyakawa of EvanMiya.com to dive deep into Louisville basketball, the transfer portal, and what advanced metrics say about next season’s team.
Evan shares how he built one of the most respected analytics sites in college hoops, why Isaac McKneely could be the best shooter in America, and how Louisville is building a team that could seriously contend. Plus: the state of t...
Louisville just got its final piece.
Kasean Pryor is officially returning – What does this mean for the Cards’ frontcourt? Why is Pryor so important to the offense and the identity of this team? And what does it say about Pat Kelsey’s second-year roster strategy?
We break it all down and make the case for why this might be Louisville’s most complete squad in years.
0:13 – Breaking News: Kasean Pryor Officially Returning to Louisvi...
In this episode of the Starting Five02 Podcast, Roman Kelly is joined by Raashaan Myers (Wake Up 502) to break down Louisville basketball's 2025-26 roster status, portal strategy, and why the Cards might not be done adding talent just yet.
Roster analysis, positional battles, portal predictions, and why Pat Kelsey’s bag might still have some tricks left.
03:30 - Building the 2025-26 Roster
04:50 - Portal Moves So Far
09:45 ...
Louisville basketball just landed some major transfer portal pickups, potentially forming the best backcourt in the country.
We’re talking versatility, three-point shooting, high IQ, and serious upside under Coach Pat Kelsey.
We’re breaking it all down from Derby City Gaming in downtown Louisville, covering roster moves, portal strategy, starting five projections, and what the Cards still need to add.
Tune in for all the s...
Louisville just landed a MASSIVE pickup in the transfer portal—welcome to The Ville, Isaac McKneely.
McKneely, a 6'4" guard, is exactly what this backcourt needed. Huge things to come from The Cards this upcoming season.
1:00 – Louisville's Backcourt Becomes Elite
2:00 - McKneely's Ranking & Louisville’s Aggressive Portal Approach
3:00 - McKneely’s Decision Over Tennessee
4:00 - What McKneely Brings to the ...
Louisville is making moves! Pres and Jake break down Louisville's huge get in the transfer portal: 5-star Adrian Wooley. They analyze Wooley’s scoring ability, his fit alongside Mikel Brown, and which other transfers, like Isaac McKneely, could be next for the Cards.
0:00 – Breaking: Adrian Wooley Commits to The ‘Ville
4:19 – Wooley’s Fit & Louisville's Backcourt
7:24 – The Recruiting Battle for Wooley
9:10 – Isaac McKn...
Your Starting Five02 crew is back to break down Louisville’s incredible season, despite last week’s heartbreaking loss to Creighton. They dive into the impact of injuries, the controversial NCAA seeding, discuss key player losses, and identify the crucial additions needed in the transfer portal for a stronger future.
Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!
0:30 – Intro and Season Overview
06:31 – Impact of Inj...
The Starting Five02 crew is back with a full ACC Tournament preview, breaking down Louisville’s path, key matchups, and what’s at stake for the Cards. Jake and Jacob discuss the biggest threats in the bracket, how Louisville stacks up against top competition, and what they need to do to make a deep run.
Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!
0:10 – Intro & ACC Tournament Overview
9:48 – Who’s the Biggest T...
The Starting Five02 crew is back, breaking down Louisville’s dominant road win over Notre Dame and what it means for their NCAA tournament seeding. We dive into the upcoming matchup against Florida State, key players that have stepped up during the last couple of games, and discuss the key factors that could push Louisville into a top seed.
Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!
The Starting 502 crew is back, breaking down Louisville's incredible road win streak, discussing the potential of new commit Sananda Fru, and previewing the upcoming matchup against Notre Dame. We go over Edwards' dominating performances in recent matchups, Hepburn's return, and stats making up The Cards’ 11 game road streak.
Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!
The Starting Five02 crew is back to break down Louisville's win over Miami despite missing key players due to a handful of injuries. We discuss Edwards' dominating performance, how mounting injuries will impact the Cards’ roster moving forward, and we preview the upcoming NC State matchup. We also go over our Superbowl predictions (Note: this was filmed before the Superbowl–tune in to find out whose predictions rang t...
Louisville just notched their 10th straight win, and the Starting Five02 crew is here to break it all down. Pres and Jake dive into the dominant win over Wake Forest, pushing Louisville to their highest win streak since 2020, and what this run means for the Cards’ NCAA Tournament seeding. They look ahead to what’s next and whether Louisville can keep the streak alive.
Tune in for all the takes, stats, and pre...
Jake and Roman join forces to recap a record-setting win at SMU and preview a tough game on Tuesday against Wake Forest.
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Pres Meyer is joined by Jacob Lane to talk all things Louisville, Virginia, SMU, sweeps, Wake Forest, and more.
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Pres, Jake, and (sometimes) Roman are talking all things Syracuse, Virginia, ACC, and more.
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Super fan Alan Thomas joins Pres to recap a massive Q1 win at Pitt and preview Syracuse.
"This is why we watch Louisville basketball." Looking back- Louisville's one year transformation is crazy. How the Cards pulled out a game where they weren't at their best. Where we go from here. How the Cards beat Syracuse. Stat breakdown. Cuse predictions.
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