Well, it officially happened, Louisville basketball fans. The Cardinals were absolutely gut-wrenched as 5-star Taylen Kinney committed to the Kansas Jayhawks over the Louisville Cardinals.
No one is surprised, as nearly everyone predicted this after the last month of recruiting. However, many fans were hoping he would pull off the biggest surprise and commit to his home state, wearing red and black next season.
The Jayhawks received a visit in August and experienced a significant surge in Kinney's recruiting process, ultimately winning the recruiting battle over Louisville. Now, the Cardinals not only strike out on a Kentucky native, but they strike out on earning the No.