Louisville Forward Mouhamed Camara to Enter Transfer Portal

Camara leaves after redshirting his true freshman campaign with the Cardinals.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:21pm

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True freshman forward Mouhamed Camara plans to enter his name into the transfer portal, sources tell Louisville Cardinals On SI. Camara is the third Louisville player to announce their intentions to enter the transfer portal this offseason, following forwards Sananda Fru and Khani Rooths.

Why it matters

Camara's departure is the latest in a series of roster changes for the Louisville men's basketball team, which had high expectations last season but ultimately finished 24-11 overall and lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The details

A native of Dakar, Senegal, Camara joined the Cardinals last offseason by way of NBA Academy Africa. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound wing, who was regarded as a four-star prospect, redshirted his true freshman campaign to allow himself to get acclimated to the college game.

  • Camara plans to enter the transfer portal, which officially opens on Apr 7.
  • Camara redshirted his true freshman campaign with Louisville last season.

The players

Mouhamed Camara

A 6-foot-8, 225-pound true freshman forward who redshirted his first season with Louisville after joining the team from NBA Academy Africa.

Pat Kelsey

The head coach of the Louisville men's basketball team, who praised Camara's defensive abilities and potential when he signed with the program last year.

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What they’re saying

“Mo is a big-time athlete who has the ability to be an elite defender early in his career. He can guard every position on the floor and disrupts both on the ball and at the rim. He has great tools and a mindset that craves coaching, which will allow him to develop quickly.”

— Pat Kelsey, Head Coach, Louisville Men's Basketball

What’s next

Camara will officially enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal on Apr 7, beginning the process of potentially finding a new program to continue his college basketball career.

The takeaway

Camara's decision to transfer is the latest sign of roster turnover for the Louisville men's basketball team, which is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2022-23 season that saw them finish 24-11 overall and lose in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.