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 - Why the Cards Aren’t Done Yet

11:30 - Fru vs. Khalifa Starting Spot Debate

13:45 - Kasean Pryor’s Fit If He Returns

16:00 - Switchable Lineups & Frontcourt Versatility

18:10 - Fru’s Potential and Defensive Concerns?

27:50 - Mikel Brown Jr.’s Two-Way Game

30:00 - Culture + Continuity: Year 2 Under Kelsey

31:15 - Can This Be a Top 10 Offense?

33:00 - Final Thoughts + What’s Still to Come

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