Lamarr Kimble

From: Saint Joseph’s To: Louisville

After 84 games played for Saint Joseph’s, Lamarr Kimble entered the transfer portal this offseason. He signed with Louisville in April and will be a key contributor this season for a dangerous Cardinals team. Last year, Kimble averaged 15.6 PPG in 35.5 MPG in Phil Martelli’s final season at Saint Joe’s. He was second on the team in scoring, MPG, and FTA, and led the Hawks with 6 3PA per game. Although he can run the point, Kimble is a scoring guard that usually looks to create his own shot rather than playmaking for teammates. Last season, he scored 30+ points twice, dropping 31 points against UIC and West Virginia. Despite his consistent scoring last season, he often lacked efficiency on the offensive end. Over the course of the season, Kimble’s FG% was .397, with a 2P% of .490 and a 3P% of .292. As evident from these percentages, he is more effective at driving to the lane and scoring from the mid-range rather than from outside. Although some Kimble detractors point to his shooting percentages, he is a player that welcomes the criticism. Kimble was a 3-star recruit out of high school and has dealt with injuries throughout his collegiate career. However, he uses these situations as motivation and plays with a chip on his shoulder as a result. Louisville fans will love his effort on both ends of the floor, and the coaching staff will benefit from his 3-year experience as a captain at an A-10 school. This season, Kimble has a chance to win a starting position in Louisville’s backcourt. The Cardinals are led by star forward Jordan Nwora and brought in the #12 recruiting class in the nation this year. Each of these pieces point towards Louisville contending for a conference championship, even in a top-heavy ACC. If Kimble can lock down a starting guard spot and increase his assist and shooting percentages, he could be exactly the piece the Cardinals needed to solidify their roster.

