Louisville Cardinals' rising success is shaping the recruiting battle—can Pat Kelsey’s squad continue to attract top talent amid fierce NIL competition? Mikel Brown Jr.'s standout performances are drawing attention, but financial strategies and roster construction may prove just as pivotal for Louisville's future in men’s basketball. Dalton Pence breaks down the current state of Cardinals basketball and football, analyzing how winning, roster management, and NIL innovations intertwine to impact recruiting. Key discussion points include Louisville’s revenue sharing model and the tactics under Jeff Brohm in the transfer portal era. With upcoming matchups and critical offseason decisions looming, the podcast explores the direction of both programs, raises questions about staff roles, and previews Louisville’s advantageous clash with NJIT at the KFC Yum! Center. Is Louisville ready for sustainable success on the court and field? Title Sponsor- Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale. And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. Wayfair Don’t miss out on early Black Friday deals. Head to https://Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday sale for up to 70% off. Sale ends December 7th. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow and subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLouisville?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Louisville #LouisvilleCardinals