Louisville basketball got some concerning news this week as they learned they are no longer the dominant favorite to land Kentucky native and No. 1 point guard Taylen Kinney. The 5-star point guard is one of Kelsey's top targets as he ranks as a top 15 prospect in the 2026 class, but it was reported that the Cardinals are in a three-team battle with Kansas and Kentucky.
Now, to make matters worse, the Cardinals' glaring No. 1 target and the nation's No. 1 overall prospect, Tyran Stokes, is possibly slipping out of Kelsey's hands as well. Multiple reporters are reporting Kentucky to be the slight favorite, and Rivals’ Joe Tipton reported that Stokes is scheduled to take an official visit to USC this weekend, and that could be a sign the Trojans are trending in the right direction as well now.