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Padgett announces transfer to Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 15 (UPI) -- Louisville received a boost Friday when former Kansas forward David Padgett announced his intentions to play for the Cardinals.

Padgett was a part-time starter for the Jayhawks last season, averaging 6.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. He announced his decision to transfer on April 15.

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"David is someone we can build our offenses and defenses around for next year when we enter the Big East," Coach Rick Pitino said. "He can do it all as a big man. He runs the floor, he can spot up, he blocks shots and he rebounds. He also has a passion to eat, sleep and drink the game of basketball."

Padgett's addition boosts a Cardinals frontcourt that struggled. He will form the nucleus along with Francisco Garcia and Taquan Dean that should be a top-15 team.

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