LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The long and winding recruitment of five-star Class of 2026 prospect Taylen “Tay” Kinney has finally come to an end. But unfortunately for the Louisville men’s basketball program, it is not a recruitment that ended in their favor.
The Atlanta (Ga.) Overtime Elite point guard announced Sunday that he has given his verbal pledge to Kansas. He chose the Jayhawks primarily over Louisville, as well Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky and Oregon.
Throughout the bulk of Kinney’s recruitment, Louisville was presumed to be the frontrunner. Not only did his visit UofL multiple times over the course of his recruitment, head coach Pat Kelsey and his staff has also watched him at several stops over the last year, as well as paid a handful of in-home visits…