Kentucky native Gabe Dynes, a towering 7-foot-5 basketball center, has announced his decision to return to his home state and play for the University of Louisville during his final collegiate season, as reported by the 247Sports transfer portal database on Saturday.
The massive center attended Simon Kenton High School in Independence, Kentucky, located approximately 90 miles from Louisville’s campus.
This marks the third collegiate program for Dynes during his basketball career. He began playing at Youngstown State in 2023, where he made a significant impact during his sophomore year in the 2024-25 season by recording a nation-leading 104 blocked shots. His defensive prowess earned him recognition on the Horizon League All-Defensive Team.
During his single season with the USC Trojans, Dynes had a more limited role on the court. He participated in 30 games with six starting assignments, posting averages of 2.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks while playing 11.9 minutes per contest. Despite his reduced playing time, he demonstrated efficiency by shooting an impressive 78.8% from the field.
Louisville finished the previous season with a 24-11 record before falling to Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament’s second round.
