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Is De'Shayne Montgomery Louisville's Ultimate Secret Weapon? | 2026-27 Player Previews - De'Shayne Montgomery
De'Shayne Montgomery might be the ultimate luxury guard on Pat Kelsey’s roster this season. In Episode 04 of the Starting Five02 Podcast (presented by Alumni Hall) 2026–27 Louisville Basketball Player Preview series, Ryan Keeling and Jacob Lane break down what Montgomery brings to the Cardinals, why his defensive disruption could make him one of the most important players in the rotation, and whether an improved offensive game could unlock another level. We discuss Montgomery’s elite steal numbers, his ability to create offense through defense, his explosiveness around the rim, the importance of his three-point shooting, his 20-point performance in the Bahamas, and how his role could change depending on Seth Trimble’s availability.
Plus: why Montgomery might be Louisville’s “Chief Chaos Officer” — and the kind of player opposing guards are going to hate seeing check into the game.
Full YouTube Episode: (https://youtu.be/B9BBify9fRU)https://youtu.be/B9BBify9fRU (https://youtu.be/B9BBify9fRU)
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1 Oct 2026
The X-Factor? | 2026-27 Player Previews - Karter Knox
Starting Five02 Podcast Player Preview Series (presented by Alumni Hall) rolls on with Karter Knox — one of the most intriguing players on Louisville's roster and perhaps the biggest X-factor of Pat Kelsey's third season. Ryan Keeling and Alan Thomas break down what makes the former five-star wing such a unique weapon, his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor, and how Pat Kelsey may have never coached a player quite like him. They also dive into the biggest question surrounding Knox: with NBA-level size, athleticism and shooting ability, what has kept him from reaching the next level — and can a year in Pat Kelsey's system unlock it? Plus: expectations coming off last season's meniscus injury, where Knox fits in Louisville's loaded rotation, his defensive upside, areas he still needs to develop as a creator, and a bold prediction for his first season as a Cardinal.
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28 Sept 2026
Louisville's leading scorer? | 2026-27 Player Previews - Adrian Wooley
Could Adrian Wooley be Louisville's leading scorer this season? We're back with Episode 2 of our Starting Five02, presented by Alumni Hall, Player Profiles series, and this time we're breaking down Louisville's most important returning player. Ryan Keeling, Jacob Lane, and Alan Thomas dive into Adrian Wooley's late-season breakout, his development as a combo guard, and why this year's roster might be perfectly constructed to unlock another level of his game. Is Wooley being overlooked in all the excitement surrounding Louisville's new additions? Do you think he can lead Louisville in scoring this year? Let us know!
- Why Wooley's numbers improved dramatically down the stretch last season
- Whether he's more valuable as a scorer or primary ball handler
- How Jackson Shelstad and Flory Bidunga could elevate his offensive production
- The battle for minutes with Seth Trimble
- Wooley's NBA potential and what he needs to improve
- Our bold predictions for his 2026–27 season
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