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BREAKING: 5-star C Obinna Ekezie Jr. commits the Louisville Cardinals 🚨 Ekezie will also reclassify to the 2026 class and will immediately be eligible to play for the Cardinals this fall @AdamFinkelstein reacts to the news

This Louisville roster has to be the most expensive of all time. Expectations should be really high for this squad

Some background info on Louisville’s latest addition. Ekezie Jr brings athleticism and natural defensive instincts to the Cards this season.

Well look what just occurred on this lovely SUNDAY…Coach @patkelsey & @LouisvilleMBB just got a COMMITMENT from 5⭐️ Obinna Ekezie Jr. …He will reclassify to 2026 to play for the Cardinals this upcoming season, he tells @Rivals. #L1C4 #GoUofL #Cards

BREAKING 🚨 5-star, 7-foot center Obinna Ekezie Jr. has committed to The Ville!🔴⚫ Out of Southeastern Prep in Orlando, Florida , Ekezie put up 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game last season and took home Defensive MVP honors at the Basketball Without Borders camp during NBA All-Star Weekend. He held offers from Arkansas, BYU, Kentucky, Maryland, and Louisville before choosing the Cards. 🔴⚫ Coach Kelsey is not playing with this roster.

The #1 center in 2027, Obinna Ekezie Jr., commits to Louisville and will reclassify to 2026 🚨👀 @ObinnaEkezieJr @LouisvilleMBB

Obinna Ekezie Jr. has committed to LOUISVILLE!

Breaking: Obinna Ekezie Jr., the No. 4 ranked player in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2027, has committed to Louisville, he tells ESPN’s @PaulBiancardi. Obinna will be reclassifying to 2026.

Louisville's incoming class is INSANE 😳 #1 Flory Bidunga (Kansas) #4 Obinna Ekezie Jr. (High School) #18 Jackson Shelstad (Oregon) #59 Karter Knox (Arkansas) #65 Alvaro Folgueiras (Louisville) #134 De'Shayne Montgomery N/A Gabe Dynes Pat Kelsey is on FIRE. 🔥

PK wins out over Calipari and Arkansas as well as Obinna's father's alma mater Maryland. What an offseason!

NEWS: 5⭐️ Obinna Ekezie Jr. has committed to Louisville and will reclassify to 2026 to play for the Cardinals this upcoming season, he tells @Rivals. The 7-foot center was the No. 2 overall player in the 2027 class and the No. 1-ranked center. on3.com/rivals/news/5-…

BREAKING: 5⭐️ 7-foot center Obinna Ekezie Jr. has committed to Louisville and will reclassify to the class of 2026. 👀

Ekezie on why he picked Louisville: "I chose Louisville because it has everything I need in terms of winning and development. I have a great opportunity to develop and showcase my game at both the 4 and 5 alongside Flory Bidunga. Louisville already feels like home to me and we’re going to be an incredibly competitive team. We’re striving to win a National Championship." Full story: on3.com/rivals/news/5-…

🚨BREAKING🚨 5-star center Obinna Ekezie Jr. has committed to Louisville, @JoeTipton reports🔴⚫️ Ekezie has reclassified from 2027 to the 2026 class. Read: on3.com/rivals/news/5-…

NEWS: 2027 5⭐️ Obinna Ekezie Jr. has committed to Louisville and will reclass to 2026, he told @LeagueRDY. The 6-foot-11 big man chose Louisville over Kentucky, Arkansas, Maryland, BUU and many others. Repped by Wasserman.

Reclassifying. Another big pickup for Pat Kelsey.

Scouting Obinna Ekezie and how he could help take Louisville to the next level. 247sports.com/college/basket…

Obinna Ekezie Jr. a five-star center in the class of 2027... just committed to Louisville! Will reclass to 2026 and play college hoops next year Continues just an ASBURD summer for the Cards - who also have the No. 1 portal class in America Pat Kelsey has CRUSHED this spring

Welcome to The Ville… 5⭐️ OBINNA EKEZIE JR.

Breaking: Obinna Ekezie Jr., the No. 6 overall prospect in the class of 2027, has reclassified to the class of 2026 and committed to Louisville, he tells @247Sports.” “I picked Louisville because I feel it's the best situation to develop, showcase my game and strive to win a national championship.” Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…