Louisville basketball just secured its first win as a team, defeating Raw Talent in the Bahamas 101-52 in an exhibition game. The Cardinals had quite a busy offseason, adding nine players, six from the Transfer Portal and three from the 2026 recruiting class.
The Cardinals are expected to be one of the top teams in the nation, ranking No. 13 in ESPN’s way-too-early rankings, and currently have the No. 9 highest odds to win the National Title this upcoming season. There are many newcomers this upcoming season that Louisville fans are extremely excited for, and one of them is proving why he has so much hype.
Flory Bidunga dominates in Louisville basketball debut
When looking at the Cardinals’ additions this offseason, the Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga gets a lot of attention. The 5-star center ranked as high as No. 1 overall in the Transfer Portal, and while this was just an exhibition game, Bidunga just had a statement stat line.
The Kansas transfer dominated at the half, posting 10 points, six rebounds, six blocked shots, and three assists. The 5-star center went on to finish shooting 7-of-9 from the field, scoring 18 points, while also finishing with a double-double of 10 rebounds, six blocks, and four assists…