Kenny Payne Louisville basketball roster 2023-24
The NCAA transfer portal has been filled to the brim less than a month into the college basketball offseason.
As of Monday morning, On3.com reported more than 20% of Division I scholarship men’s players had placed their names into the portal after it opened March 13. Thus far, only one has committed to Louisville.
U of L, as it stands, is in line to return four scholarship players from its 2022-23 team — guard/forward Mike James and forwards Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Emmanuel Okorafor and JJ Traynor — with potentially a fifth in guard Hercy Miller, who was put on scholarship last season after transferring in from Xavier but could reassume walk-on status depending on how the roster construction shakes out.
Those who remain will be joined by ex-Illinois guard Skyy Clark, junior-college standout guard Koron Davis and four incoming freshmen: center Dennis Evans III and wings Trentyn Flowers, Kaleb Glenn and Curtis Williams Jr. The collection of talent is sixth nationally in 247Sports’ composite team rankings.
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That leaves three scholarships open — two if Miller is retained — and limited depth on the perimeter. While Kenny Payne could fill one or more of the vacancies with players he scouted last week at NBA Academy Africa in Senegal during a showcase event featuring dozens of prospects from around the world, here are three guards he could add from the portal before it closes on May 11, and what each brings:
Keyshawn Hall
Position: Guard
Size: 6-7, 250 pounds
Previous school: UNLV
Last season’s statistics: 5.7 points, 0.5 assists, 1.7 rebounds per game; 47.9% field-goal percentage (35 of 73); 50% on 3-pointers (10 of 20)
What he could bring to U of L: Though his playing time was sparse — 10.8 minutes per game in 18 appearances — Hall showed his potential last season. During a three-game stretch of Mountain West Conference competition the freshman combined to score 39 points in 64 minutes on 14-for-21 shooting (3 for 6 from 3). Hall moves and uses his frame well, but his facilitating ability (20 turnovers to just eight assists) and defense are still works in progress.
Who else is interested? Hall took an official visit to George Mason last weekend, according to 24/7 High School Hoops. The Cleveland, Ohio, native also reportedly hosted members of DePaul’s coaching staff for an in-home visit and has had Georgetown, Maryland, Ohio and Toledo express interest.
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Tylor Perry
Position: Guard
Size: 5-11, 182 pounds
Previous school: North Texas
Last season’s statistics: 17.3 points, two assists, 3.4 rebounds per game; 43.7% field-goal percentage (177 of 405); 41.3% on 3-pointers (112 of 271)
What he could bring to U of L: Perry was named…
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