LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program is finally on the board in the Class of 2026, with center Obinna Ekezie Jr. reclassifying from the 2027 cycle and committing to the Cardinals.

Here is Louisville Cardinals On SI's full evaluation:

Prospect : Obinna Ekezie Jr.

Position : Center

Measurables : 7-foot-0, 220 pounds

School : Orlando (Fla.) Southeastern Prep

Top Offers : Alabama, Arkansas, BYU, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, UCLA

247Sports Composite Rating (Nat'l Rank) : 0.9986 (4th)

Highlights:

Frame : As you can well imagine, Ekezie's frame is at an extremely advanced stage. He's got the height you want out of a true center, and couples that with a 7-foot-3 wingspan plus broad shoulders and a good lower base. Additionally, the majority of his weight is pure muscle mass - especially in his upper body.

Athleticism : Ekezie is teeming with athletic intangibles.…