This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features CBS and Turner Sports college basketball analyst and Hoops HQ editor-in-chief Seth Davis.

Davis speaks on why he believes no one else has done better in the transfer portal than Louisville coach Pat Kelsey and why Kentucky coach Mark Pope cannot rely on tradition to get players. Davis expands on why the NCAA has been the Washington Generals of litigation, but may actually win on creating 5-for-5 eligibility guidelines.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://www.hoopshq.com/seth-davis">CBS and Turner Sports college basketball analyst and Hoops HQ editor-in-chief Seth Davis</a>.
Davis speaks on why he believes no one else has done better in the transfer portal than <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville </a>coach <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/pat-kelsey/2670">Pat Kelsey</a> and why <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/">Kentucky </a>coach <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/roster/coach/mark-pope/">Mark Pope</a> cannot rely on tradition to get players. Davis expands on why the <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/">NCAA </a>has been the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/66525597">Washington Generals</a> of litigation, but may actually win on creating 5-for-5 eligibility guidelines.

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: <a href="https://profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest/">profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest</a>

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The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday.

Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday.
Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: <a href="https://profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest/">profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest</a>

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Seth Davis on why Pat Kelsey has been right fit for UofL basketball

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Louisville basketball guard Adrian Wooley.

As the Cardinals' lone returning player from last year's rotation, Wooley says he's ready to take on more responsibility this season.

First up is getting the 12 newcomers — nine transfers, three freshmen — acclimated to coach Pat Kelsey and his many acronyms. He says that starts with no "BCD," which stands for "blame, complain or defend."

Wooley, who transferred from Kennesaw State in 2025, says he didn't play to his standard last season. He is looking forward to being back in the starting lineup after averaging 11.4 points across his final seven starts of 2025-26, five points higher than his season average.

Hear about that and more on this week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville basketball</a> guard <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/adrian-wooley/18079">Adrian Wooley</a>.
As the Cardinals' lone returning player from last year's rotation, Wooley says he's ready to take on more responsibility this season.
First up is getting the 12 newcomers &mdash; nine transfers, three freshmen &mdash; acclimated to <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/pat-kelsey/2670">coach Pat Kelsey</a> and his many acronyms. He says that starts with no "BCD," which stands for "blame, complain or defend."
Wooley, who transferred from Kennesaw State in 2025, says he didn't play to his standard last season. He is looking forward to being back in the starting lineup after averaging 11.4 points across his final seven starts of 2025-26, five points higher than his season average.
Hear about that and more on this week's episode of <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>.

UofL's Adrian Wooley ready for starring role this basketball season

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm.

Brohm is a member of the fraternity of former UofL quarterbacks. So is new Kentucky coach Will Stein.

But Brohm says no one should expect to see a lot of brotherly love between the two. The rivalry with UK is so strong that Brohm says there has to be some separation from Stein.

The two are already competing over recruits in the state, and Brohm says the Cardinals spend a lot of time in the offseason getting ready for their "extra bowl game" disguised as the regular season finale against the Wildcats.

UK is one of 11 schools in Power Four conferences that the Cards will face, thanks in part to the ACC moving to nine league games, and Brohm explains that he's always embraced playing a tough schedule.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/football">Louisville</a> football coach <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/football">Jeff Brohm</a>.
Brohm is a member of the fraternity of former UofL quarterbacks. So is new <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/football/">Kentucky</a> coach <a href="http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/columnists/c-l-brown/2025/12/03/will-stein-kentucky-vs-louisville-football-rivalry-new-uk-coach-played-for-uofl-governors-cup-game/87574539007/">Will Stein</a>.
But Brohm says no one should expect to see a lot of brotherly love between the two. The rivalry with UK is so strong that Brohm says there has to be some separation from Stein.
The two are already competing over recruits in the state, and Brohm says the Cardinals spend a lot of time in the offseason getting ready for their "extra bowl game" disguised as the regular season finale against the Wildcats.
UK is one of 11 schools in Power Four conferences that the Cards will face, thanks in part to the <a href="https://theacc.com/sports/football">ACC</a> moving to nine league games, and Brohm explains that he's always embraced playing a tough schedule.

UofL, UK rivalry too great for Jeff Brohm to embrace ex-QB Will Stein

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Gary Washburn, NBA columnist for The Boston Globe.

Did this year's NBA Finals redefine the futures of two former Kentucky Wildcats? Washburn makes the case that Karl-Anthony Towns has altered his career narrative for the better by helping the New York Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973 — and that it happened because he no longer was being asked to carry the team.

Conversely, San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox’s disappointing Finals performance, specifically in Games 4 and 5, may hint that he no longer has a secure role with the team going forward, Washburn says.

Washburn also previews Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr.'s presumed selection in the top 10 of the 2026 NBA Draft, while pointing out he still could end up just about anywhere because so many teams are potentially trading picks.

Hear about that and more on this week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/gary-washburn/">Gary Washburn, NBA columnist</a> for <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/?p1=BGHeader_Logo">The Boston Globe</a>.
Did this year's NBA Finals redefine the futures of two former <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/">Kentucky Wildcats</a>? Washburn makes the case that <a href="https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-karl-anthony-towns-new-york-knicks-nba-finals-kat-trade/601855601">Karl-Anthony Towns</a> has altered his career narrative for the better by helping the New York Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973 &mdash; and that it happened because he no longer was being asked to carry the team.
Conversely, San Antonio Spurs <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/spurs-aaron-fox-unfollows-team-171327040.html">guard De&rsquo;Aaron Fox&rsquo;s disappointing Finals performance</a>, specifically in Games 4 and 5, may hint that he no longer has a secure role with the team going forward, Washburn says.
Washburn also previews <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville</a> guard <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2026/06/12/nba-draft-mock-projections-2026-predictions-mikel-brown-jr-ryan-conwell-louisville-uofl-basketball/90210517007/">Mikel Brown Jr.</a>'s presumed selection in the top 10 of the <a href="https://www.nba.com/">2026 NBA Draft</a>, while pointing out he still could end up just about anywhere because so many teams are potentially trading picks.
Hear about that and more on this week's episode of <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>.

Seth Davis on why Pat Kelsey has been right fit for UofL basketball

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