Louisville to Host Top Transfer Flory Bidunga for Visit

The former Kansas forward is the No. 1 player in the transfer portal.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:06am

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Former Kansas forward Flory Bidunga, the No. 1 player in the transfer portal, will visit the Louisville men's basketball program this weekend. Bidunga, a 6-foot-10, 235-pound big man, was a First-Team All-Big 12 selection and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year this past season. He nearly averaged a double-double, putting up 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game while shooting 64.0% from the floor and blocking 2.6 shots per contest.

Why it matters

Louisville is looking to reload its roster after a disappointing 24-11 season, and landing a top transfer like Bidunga could be a major boost for the program as it looks to return to the NCAA Tournament. Bidunga's defensive prowess and interior presence would be a welcome addition to the Cardinals' lineup.

The details

Bidunga will visit Louisville this Friday, joining Oregon guard Shelstad and San Francisco guard/forward Tyrone Riley IV as confirmed transfer visitors for the Cardinals this weekend. Bidunga was a five-star recruit coming out of high school and put up solid numbers as a true freshman at Kansas, averaging 5.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. With several Louisville players departing, the Cardinals are looking to add impact transfers like Bidunga to bolster their roster for next season.

  • Bidunga will visit Louisville this Friday, April 12, 2026.
  • Bidunga was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year this past 2025-26 season at Kansas.

The players

Flory Bidunga

A 6-foot-10, 235-pound forward who was a First-Team All-Big 12 selection and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year this past season at Kansas.

Pat Kelsey

The head coach of the Louisville men's basketball team, who is looking to add impact transfers like Bidunga to his roster for next season.

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What they’re saying

“Bidunga is the No. 1 player in the transfer portal according to the On3 Industry Ranking.”

— Joe Tipton, Reporter

What’s next

If Bidunga's visit to Louisville goes well, he could decide to transfer to the Cardinals and would immediately become a key piece for their 2026-27 roster.

The takeaway

Louisville's pursuit of top transfer Flory Bidunga is a clear sign that the program is looking to reload its roster and return to the NCAA Tournament after a disappointing 2025-26 season. Landing a player of Bidunga's caliber would be a major coup for the Cardinals as they look to bounce back next year.