Gabe Dynes commits to Louisville

TL;DR

Gabe Dynes, a 7-foot-5 center, has committed to the Louisville Cardinals after considering offers from Kentucky and Xavier. He previously played for USC and Youngstown State, averaging 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds last season.

Key points

Gabe Dynes is a 7-foot-5 center.
He transferred from USC to Louisville.
Dynes averaged 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds last season.
He chose Louisville over Kentucky and Xavier.
Louisville's frontcourt is currently limited.

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Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans center Gabe Dynes (45) defends as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V (5) holds the ball during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images As expected, USC transfer Gabey Dynes has committed to the Louisville Cardinals, making the announcement on Saturday. Dynes’ decision came after a flurry of visits this week, including trips to Xavier, Kentucky, and Louisville. In the end, the recruitment was down to Kentucky vs. Louisville, but the Wildcats weren’t willing to offer the same package that the Cards were, so they won out in the end. A 7-foot-5, 214-pound product of Simon Kenton High School in Independence, Kentucky, Dynes appeared in 30 games this past season for the Trojans, averaging 2.9 points on 78.8% shooting (35.3% on free throws), 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 11.9 minutes per game. He previously spent two seasons at Youngstown State before transferring to USC this past offseason. Dynes would have been a nice addition to a frontcourt that really has just one true center currently in Malachi Moreno, who is testing the NBA Draft waters. Thankfully, the Wildcats did just land a commitment from 6-foot-11 international big man Ousmane N’Diaye, who can give them minutes at the 4 and 5 spots.

Q&A

Why did Gabe Dynes choose Louisville over Kentucky?

Gabe Dynes chose Louisville because they offered a better package than Kentucky, which was one of his final options.

What are Gabe Dynes' stats from his last season at USC?

In his last season at USC, Gabe Dynes averaged 2.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 30 games.

What impact will Gabe Dynes have on the Louisville Cardinals?

Gabe Dynes will strengthen the frontcourt for the Louisville Cardinals, especially as they currently have limited options at center.