Louisville in Talks with Saint Mary's F Paulius Murauskas

The Lithuanian forward is one of the top transfer targets for the Cardinals this offseason.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:27pm

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Louisville basketball and head coach Pat Kelsey have already made a big splash in the transfer portal, and forward Paulius Murauskas is the latest target that the Cardinals have shown interest in. Murauskas, a two-time All-WCC selection at Saint Mary's, averaged 18.4 points and 7.6 rebounds this past season and is being courted by several top programs.

Why it matters

Louisville is looking to rebuild its roster through the transfer portal after a disappointing season, and landing a talented player like Murauskas would be a major coup for the program as they look to return to national prominence.

The details

Murauskas, a 6-foot-8 junior forward from Lithuania, has spent the previous two seasons at Saint Mary's after playing one year at Arizona. He is an efficient scorer and rebounder, shooting 48.2% from the field and 33.3% from 3-point range this past season. Louisville recently conducted a Zoom visit with Murauskas, who is also being recruited by schools like Kentucky, UConn, and Arizona State.

  • Murauskas played three seasons in Lithuania's top basketball league before coming to the United States.
  • He spent the 2023-24 season at Arizona before transferring to Saint Mary's.
  • Murauskas was the WCC Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore at Saint Mary's, averaging a double-double.
  • This past season, Murauskas averaged 18.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the Gaels.

The players

Paulius Murauskas

A 6-foot-8 junior forward from Lithuania who has spent the last two seasons at Saint Mary's after playing one year at Arizona. He is one of the top transfer targets in the country.

Pat Kelsey

The head coach of the Louisville Cardinals, who is looking to rebuild his roster through the transfer portal this offseason.

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What’s next

Louisville will continue to recruit Murauskas and other top transfer targets as they look to reshape their roster for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Louisville's pursuit of Paulius Murauskas highlights the program's aggressive approach to the transfer portal as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season. Landing a talented player like Murauskas would be a major boost for the Cardinals as they aim to return to national prominence.