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Basketball recruiting insider.

Joined ESPN in 2014.

Graduate of University of Delaware.

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Paul Biancardi

Basketball Recruiting

National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com

18 years of coaching experience at Division I level

Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State

May 3, 2026, 05:12 PM ET

Top-five high school junior Obinna Ekezie has committed to Louisville and plans to reclassify into 2026, he announced Sunday.

Ekezie chose the Cardinals over a final five that also included Maryland, BYU, Arkansas and Kentucky.

"I have chosen to commit to 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.

Louisville was the perceived favorite for most of the past few…