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Louisville Basketball Faces Setback, Appeals Khalifa's Ineligibility

5/20/2025

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Louisville basketball faces a setback as 6-foot-11 transfer Aly Khalifa is deemed ineligible for the 2025-26 season, leading to an urgent appeal. This decision shakes up the team's starting lineup. In a glimmer of hope, the Cardinals are also pursuing 5-star forward Jamir Watkins, who might reconsider his NBA Draft aspirations to join the college ranks.

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Louisville basketball faces a setback as 6-foot-11 transfer Aly Khalifa is deemed ineligible for the 2025-26 season, leading to an urgent appeal. This decision shakes up the team's starting lineup. In a glimmer of hope, the Cardinals are also pursuing 5-star forward Jamir Watkins, who might reconsider his NBA Draft aspirations to join the college ranks.