Another big addition for Pat Kelsey.

The Cardinals landed a commitment Saturday from 7-foot-5 center Gabe Dynes, a USC transfer and Northern Kentucky native who gives UofL a different kind of defensive presence in the paint.

De'Shayne Montgomery, a 6-foot-4-inch junior, started all 36 games for Dayton last season, averaging 13.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game.

Louisville got an important piece of roster continuity Saturday when guard Adrian Wooley announced he will return for another season under Pat Kelsey, becoming the first scholarship player from last season’s team to publicly commit to coming back for 2026-27. 

Louisville added another piece to its fast-rising transfer class Wednesday, landing Arkansas guard Karter Knox, according to multiple reports.

Zougris, a 6-foot-8-inch, 240-pound native of Peristeri, Greece, joined the Cardinals after four seasons in the Greek Basketball League with Peristeri Athens, bringing a physical, experienced presence to Louisville’s frontcourt.

Kelsey announced Friday that Sean Dixon will join the Cardinals as associate head coach, adding an assistant with ACC experience, a strong recruiting reputation and a background on both sides of the ball.

Brown has been widely projected as a Top 10 pick, including in recent mock drafts by The Athletic, after a freshman season that showcased both his scoring ability and long-term upside.

John Andrzejek arrives at Louisville with a clear assignment: elevate the defense.