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Flory Bidunga WITHDRAWS From NBA Draft & Will Headline Louisville’s RELOADED Lineup
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- Locked On College Basketball
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- May 26, 2026
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- 1667
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Summary
Louisville Cardinals secure a major boost as Flory Bidunga, the top player in the transfer portal, officially returns to college basketball. With Pat Kelsey’s revamped roster—featuring key additions like Alvaro Folgueiras, Jackson Shelstad, Karter Knox, and five-star freshman Obinna Ekezie, Jr —the Cardinals’ frontcourt gains new dominance while their backcourt depth raises the team’s floor. Does this retooled squad have what it takes to contend in the ACC, or are there still questions about their ceiling and chemistry as the season approaches? Isaac Schade also spotlights Donovan Dent’s surprising decision to retire from professional basketball at just 22, illustrating how NIL deals are reshaping post-collegiate choices for top athletes. Plus, Georgia Bulldogs basketball stuns the SEC with a $10 million donation from PrizePicks founder Adam Wexler. What could this financial windfall mean for Mike White’s program—and are we witnessing the dawn of a new power in college hoops?