Starting Five02

The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

Pres Meyer and Jacob Lane are back, discussing the Louisville basketball roster, whether it's sensible to add another piece, if Coleman Hawkins is a realistic option, and talking lineup versatility.

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

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Former Louisville basketball assistant and current Holy Cross basketball head coach Mark Lieberman joins Presley Meyer and Jake Hook to talk about all things basketball, Louisville, movies, and everything in between.

• Getting back into high school coaching
• Perks of coaching locally
• College basketball's impact on personal lives and what Pat Kelsey is likely going through in his first few months
• Talking TBT
• How Louisville's roster fits together
• Strengths and weaknesses
• Mark's guy
• What Pryor will do defensively & offensively
• Gaps?
• Top 10 movies of all time - overrated, underrated, properly rated
• Much much more!

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

Derby is over and all eyes are back on the roster of the Louisville basketball program. Jacob Lane steps in for Presley Meyer and is joined by Jake Hook to break down the Great Osobor recruitment and where Louisville stands, who else Pat Kelsey is in on, a few NEW names, plus Jacob's insanely reckless theories.

- Breakdown of Kobe Rogers; Can he be a key piece in 2025-26?

- Where the roster currently stands

- Concern of having two injured redshirts? (Will Aly Khalifa actually RS?)

- The recruitment of Great Osobor; Quiet on purpose?

- Big men musical chairs

- Jacob's got some.... interesting theories

- New high school names enter the fold - shoutout to Ty Spalding

- Insider's linking Louisville to who?

- Where to go if Osobor goes to Washington

- A few names to watch

- Jacob has a portal problem...

+ much more!

Visit a Louisville Hidden Gem - Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine

Featuring a full bar with award winning mixologists along with a packaged store featuring over 600 whiskeys, some of the best local brews, and much more. Visit them today at 2115 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 - Right next to Manhattan Project or visit https://louisvilledrinks.com/

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

Pat Kelsey is busier than Stanley Hudson leading up to Pretzel Day at the office , landing 8 new players in a matter of a few weeks. Following a run on big time commitments, Pres Meyer and Jake Hook break down each player, who could be next, and what else to watch for this offseason

• Louisville has a de factor lead guard in Chucky Hepburn
• Where does Koren Johnson fit?
• Abou Traore is one of our favorite player
• Common themes among every Louisville commit
• Where do the Cards go from here?
• Feeling good about JQ?
• Where does Louisville look next
• Names we are watching

Visit a Louisville Hidden Gem - Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine

Featuring a full bar with award winning mixologists along with a packaged store featuring over 600 whiskeys, some of the best local brews, and much more. Visit them today at 2115 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 - Right next to Manhattan Project or visit https://louisvilledrinks.com/

Best Chili & Patty Melt in the City is at Kern's Korner

Visit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

Starting Five02 Podcast is powered by Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company

Pres Meyer and Jake Hook return to the show to break down all the portal and recruiting action for Louisville basketball.

• Pres and Jake are back
• Where the roster currently stands
• J’Vonne Hadley comparisons and what he brings
• Pat Kelsey’s love for big guards
• Why Jayden Quaintance is a CAN’T MISS
• What JQ would bring to Louisville
• How JQ stands out on the floor away from the basket 
• Boogie on down… to Louisville?
• Is Dante Maddox the best option available for Louisville at PG?
• How to manage need for players and available funds 
• Looking at the visitor list.. What seems feasible?
• What guard is likely to commit first? Boopie, Koren, or Dante?

Visit a Louisville Hidden Gem - Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine

Featuring a full bar with award winning mixologists along with a packaged store featuring over 600 whiskeys, some of the best local brews, and much more. Visit them today at 2115 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 - Right next to Manhattan Project or visit https://louisvilledrinks.com/

Best Chili & Patty Melt in the City is at Kern's Korner

Visit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

Starting Five02 Podcast is powered by Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company

*** This was recorded prior to the commitment of Terrence Edwards. Read more on him here

https://stateoflouisville.com/louisville-basketball-star-guard-terrence-edwards-commits-to-cards/

Jacob Lane steps in for Pres Meyer and is joined by Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated and Ty Spalding of Cardinal Sports (Rivals) to talk about Pat Kelsey's first week at the helm.

- The PK buzz is Palpable

- How Kelsey won everyone over immediately

- How will Pat Kelsey fill out his roster?

- Age? Experience? Stars?

- Coaching staff updates

- Why it WON'T be Nolan Smith

- Ty Spalding joins!

- Names Louisville is in on in the portal

- What Louisville's newest recruit Terrence Edwards brings to the fold

- Who else is Louisville basketball on?

- Why you should feel confident with Louisville recruiting moving forward

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

Starting Five02 Podcast is powered by Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company

Jake Hook and Presley Meyer are talking all things coaching search.

• What we are hearing about
• Scott Drew
• Jerome Tang
• Mick Cronin
• Dusty May
• And other coaches tied to the coaching search.
• Does the Cronin loophole exist?
• A breakdown of what Dusty May brings to the table
• Are we comfortable with May? What are his strengths and weaknesses?
• A breakdown of how the portal and NIL work
• Players of interest in the portal?
• Louisville is reaching out to players already(?)
• On recruiting proven winners
• A potential super team with existing UofL guys?
• If it’s not Dusty May, who is next on the list?
• Thoughts on Will Wade. What’s with the hype?
• Is Bruce Pearl feasible?
• Why Pat Kelsey is being mentioned
• Josh Schertz reminds us of a current UofL coach
• Shaka Smart talk
• Breaking down the entire 2024 bracket
• Upsets we like
• Flying through every matchup in the tournament
• Our final four is definitely unique
• Who we have winning it all
• How to sign up for the SOL Bracket Challenge

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Best Chili & Patty Melt in the City is at Kern's Korner

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Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon

Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! https://store.mrandmrsbourbon.com/

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

It finally happened. Kenny Payne is out and we reacted live as the announcement dropped.

• Responding to a Titanic presser
• What's next?
• Jacob Lane joins to talk new coaches and recruits + an awful analogy that sort of makes sense
• Closing the book on a miserable 2 years

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Best Chili & Patty Melt in the City is at Kern's Korner

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Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon

Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! https://store.mrandmrsbourbon.com/

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer and Jake Hook and is presented by Kern's Korner. Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out today in the Historical Highlands.

On this episode, Jake and Pres discuss the most insane week of the Louisville basketball season.

• A word on JJ Traynor
• Best cultural fits on the roster
• The guys have thrown in the towel...except this player
• The ball is in Scott Drew's court
• The one thing stopping Drew to Lou
• Who are the secondary contenders?
• Billy Donovan might be the best coach in the race
• Not buying the Knox and Sanon news
• Is Kenny Payne a UK plant?

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Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon

Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! https://store.mrandmrsbourbon.com/

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to Starting Five02 Podcast, hosted by Presley Meyer & Jake Hook and presented by Kern's Korner! Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out in the historic Highlands!

Starting Five02 Podcast is presented by Mr & Mrs Bourbon

• Why are houses so expensive?
• KFC Yum! Center concerts are weird
• Country music talk (?)
• Louisville-Duke was the worst game of the year
• On the negativity around the program
• You get to keep three players; Who you picking?
• The great Skyy Clark debate
• Is a future All-American on this roster?
• The Chis Beard Litmus Test
• Jake has another coach he likes
• The latest on TBT
• The Unofficial/ Fake TBT Draft
• Some TBT names you may not have thought of
• Plus, much more

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is powered by Kern's Korner

Visit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/

Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon

Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! https://store.mrandmrsbourbon.com/

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