LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Head coach Pat Kelsey and the Louisville men’s basketball program haven’t been shy about pursuing top talent since he took over. Now, he’s added one of the top prospects in the Class of 2027 to the Cardinals’ list of targets.
Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Calvary Christian guard Cayden Daughtry, a five-star prospect and the 2025-26 MaxPreps National Junior of the Year, announced Saturday that he had been extended a scholarship offer to play for the Cardinals. He also holds offers from Florida, Kentucky, Miami, Michigan, Villanova, Virginia and others.
The offer came following a standout performance from Daughtry at the 2026 NBPA Top 100 Camp in Rock Hill, S.C. this past week, where Kelsey plus assistants Ronnie Hamilton, Peyton Siva and Sean Dixon were in attendance. Daughtry averaged 13.8 points plus 2.8 assists, and shot 65 percent from the field and 38 percent on three-point attempts in four games – including a pair of 20-point performances…