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Part of the State of Louisville Podcast Network powered by Kern's Korner. The ONLY Louisville basketball postgame pod. Co-hosted by Presley Meyer, Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Matt Childress.YouTube.com/@thestateoflou

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Sep 11, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    Schedule built for a special season? | 2026-27 conference schedule release + Building a PK era team with $15 (opens the original)

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    Louisville basketball's 2026-27 schedule is officially set — and the Starting Five02 crew breaks down the biggest games, toughest stretches and what the path could look like for Pat Kelsey's Cardinals this season. Then we're putting on our GM hats. You have $15 to build the best possible starting five from the Pat Kelsey era at Louisville. Flory Bidunga, Mikel Brown Jr., Ryan Conwell and Chucky Hepburn headline the $5 tier, with plenty of steals — and controversy - farther down the board. Jacob

  2. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    How Louisville basketball is recruiting in a wild new era with On3's National Insider Joe Tipton (opens the original)

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    National basketball reporter of On3 Joe Tipton joins StartingFive02 Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about Seth Trimble, Louisville’s recruiting future and the new financial reality reshaping college basketball. Joe explains why Trimble would make a major difference for Pat Kelsey’s roster, evaluates Louisville’s incoming freshmen and provides the latest on several of the program’s top 2027 recruiting targets including #4 Demarcus Henry, #6 Reese Alston, #12 Darius Wabbington, and COMMIT

  3. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    Does Louisville NEED Seth Trimble? | Eligibility Chaos, London Johnson & More (opens the original)

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    The Seth Trimble saga isn't over — and Louisville's roster suddenly looks a lot different. Jacob Lane and Alan Thomas break down the latest twists in Trimble's eligibility battle and debate just how important he is to Louisville's championship ceiling. Is Trimble simply the final piece of an already-loaded roster, or do the Cards NEED him to make a legitimate run at a national title? Plus, London Johnson is officially no longer with the program. What does his departure mean for Louisville's sudd

  4. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Don't sleep on Louisville | Sleepers Media Greg Waddell talks UofL basketball (opens the original)

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    StartingFive02 Podcast presented by Alumni Hall, welcomes Greg Waddell, co-owner of Sleepers Media, for a deep dive into just how high the expectations should be for Pat Kelsey and Louisville basketball in 2026-27. Greg has been one of Louisville's biggest believers nationally this offseason — and after the additions of Jackson Shelstad, Flory Bidunga, Seth Trimble and company, he believes the Cardinals have assembled one of the most talented rosters in college basketball. Ryan, Alan and Greg di

  5. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    Seth Trimble Changes EVERYTHING for Louisville Basketball (opens the original)

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    Seth Trimble is a Louisville Cardinal. In August. Because apparently this is just how college basketball works now. Ryan and Alan break down Louisville's stunning addition of the former North Carolina guard, starting with the biggest question: how is this even possible? We dive into Trimble's eligibility, the transfer situation and why Louisville appears confident he can suit up for the Cards this season. Then we get to the fun part. What does Seth Trimble bring to Pat Kelsey's roster? How much

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