Louisville Basketball Awaits Decision from Promising 4-Star Transfer
Louisville basketball is waiting on an answer about a promising 4-star transfer. The decision could arrive Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Recruiting update
Reporter Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 named San Diego State wing Miles Byrd as a finalist. He listed Baylor, Louisville, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Providence, Texas, and Vanderbilt among Byrd’s suitors.
- Miles Byrd: San Diego State transfer and former Mountain West standout.
- Finalists include Baylor, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Providence, Texas, and Vanderbilt.
- Decision expected Thursday, April 9, 2026, per Goodman.
Player profile
Byrd is a two-way wing listed around 6-foot-6 to 6-foot-7 and 190 pounds. He can play shooting guard or small forward.
He averaged 10.4 points this past season while shooting 40.5 percent from the field. He also averaged 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
Defensive résumé
Byrd won the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year award. He averaged 1.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game this season.
He recorded at least two steals and two blocks in six games. He posted three or more steals in 11 contests.
Career context and rankings
Across the 2024-25 season, Byrd averaged 12.1 points, 2.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks. He shot 38.1 percent from the field that year.
In Transfer Portal rankings, Byrd sits as high as No. 7 overall. He ranks No. 1 among small forwards and No. 4 among shooting guards.
What landing Byrd would mean for Louisville
Louisville hosted two high-profile transfer visitors this week. Flory Bidunga (No. 1 transfer) and Jackson Shelstad (No. 8 transfer) were on campus.
Securing Byrd could be a major domino. Coach Kelsey and staff hope it boosts recruiting momentum for those visitors.
Timeline and next steps
Goodman’s report says Byrd planned to announce his choice on April 9, 2026. Programs and fans now await that public decision.
Filmogaz.com will follow developments and provide updates as the transfer decision arrives.
