Former Louisville forward J.J. Traynor has announced his transfer destination, committing to DePaul. Traynor is the fourth former Cardinal to find a new transfer home this offseason, following the dismissal of second-year head coach Kenny Payne. He is one of eleven Louisville players to enter the transfer portal, leaving the team with zero scholarship returners for the 2024-25 season. Traynor, a 6-foot-8 forward, played in the first eight games of the season, averaging 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. However, a shoulder injury ruled him out for the rest of the season. Traynor has exhausted his eligibility but may pursue a medical waiver for the 2024-25 season. He is undecided about playing another season.

• Traynor averaged 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in the first eight games of the season.
• He has played 70 career games, logging 396 points, 212 rebounds, 32 blocks, and 23 assists.

There are concerns about the impact of the transfer portal defections on Louisville's basketball program and its ability to field a competitive team for the upcoming season.

• Louisville has been left with zero scholarship returners for the 2024-25 season due to the heavy influx of portal defections.
• New head coach Pat Kelsey and his staff have been actively recruiting to rebuild the team.

Traynor may pursue a medical waiver for the 2024-25 season in hopes of extending his college basketball career.

J.J. Traynor's commitment to DePaul as the fourth former Louisville player to announce a transfer destination underlines the significant impact of portal defections on the team. Louisville's basketball program faces a challenging rebuilding phase under new head coach Pat Kelsey, with uncertainties about fielding a competitive team for the upcoming season.