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Obinna Ekezie Jr. commits to Louisville basketball: What to know of 5-star C
May 3, 2026, 6:29 p.m. ETPat Kelsey and Louisville men's basketball continue to have a strong offseason in preparation for the 2026-27 college basketball season.The latest addition to the Cardinals comes from the high school ranks, as they landed five-star recruit Obinna Ekezie Jr., the No. 4 national prospect in the 2027 recruiting class according to 247Sports Composite rankings.He announced his commitment and re-classification to the Cardinals' 2026 recruiting class on Sunday on Instagram.The Cardinals won the recruiting Ekezie sweepstakes against Arkansas, BYU, Kentucky and Maryland, according to the Louisville Courier Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network. His dad, Obinna Ekezie Sr., played in the NBA for four seasons."I have chosen to commit to (the) University of Louisville as I feel it's the best situation to develop, showcase my game and strive to win a national championship," Ekezie told ESPN's Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi on why he chose Louisville. "Coach Kelsey separated himself with his detailed plan for my development, specifically being able to play and develop at both the 4 and 5. His excellent staff was completely bought in to helping me reach my goals. But honestly, what put it over the top was the visit. Louisville
Pat Kelsey Strikes Again as Louisville Lands Coveted 5-Star Obinna Ekezie Jr.
Louisville basketball has enjoyed one of the most impressive roster overhauls of the offseason. Since the end of the 2025–26 college basketball season, head coach Pat Kelsey has aggressively rebuilt Louisville through the transfer portal, stacking proven production at nearly every position. Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga, the No. 1-ranked player in the portal, headlines the group. He’s joined by Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad, Arkansas forward Karter Knox, Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras, and Dayton guard De’Shayne Montgomery, all four-star transfers who were being actively pursued by other top programs. That alone would have put Louisville in the national conversation.Now, Kelsey's staff has just landed one of the most coveted high school prospects in America. On Sunday, five-star center Obinna Ekezie Jr., the No. 4 overall prospect in the 2027 class, committed to Louisville and will reclassify into 2026, giving the Cardinals one of the most talented frontcourts in the country overnight.More news: NCAA Finalizing Massive March Madness Overhaul, Fans Erupt OnlineEkezie is a 7-foot, 220-pound center out of Southeastern Prep in Florida, widely regarded as one of the most complete big men in high school basketball.Last year as a junior, he averaged 17.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks across 31
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