J’Vonne Hadley has made the decision to transfer to Louisville for his final year of college basketball, having entered the transfer portal three weeks earlier.
On the transfer market, the two-year starter was much sought after. Iowa State and Michigan State, two legitimate Big 12 and Big Ten rivals, were courting the senior from St. Paul, Minnesota. But when he chose the Louisville Cardinals and Pat Kelsey, he stunned them both.
The Cardinals are now undergoing a complete makeover. After winning 12 games in just two seasons (! ), Kenny Payne was sacked, and College of Charleston’s head coach took his place. The gateway was accessed by every scholarship athlete on Lousville, thus Kelsey has been busy bringing in seasoned players.
Two Charleston starters, 6’11 freshman James Scott and seasoned guard Reyne Smith, have so far been replaced by Kelsey. In addition, he brought in Terrence Edwards, Jr., a James Madison standout and one of the most sought-after players in the nation. Hadley now seems destined to be a glue player whose rebounding, defense, and unselfish play improve everyone around him.
For the Buffs, Tad Boyle and his team had lost almost every member of their roster from the previous campaign. KJ Simpson signed with an agency after entering the draft. Cody Williams and Tristan da Silva are anticipated to enter the draft. Hadley is headed to Louisville, and Eddie Lampkin Jr. left for Syracuse. Although he hasn’t said anything yet, Luke O’Brien is likewise graduating and transferring.
Colorado is primarily targeting seasoned players who are ready to play right away, albeit they haven’t signed anyone yet. Trevor Baskin of Colorado Mesa and Andrej Jakimovski of Washington State were two of the athletes that paid a visit last week. (If you’re unfamiliar with Baskin, watch him; he’s real.) Additionally, CU is hiring guards and centers, though it’s not clear exactly who.
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