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Reyne Smith, a guard for Charleston, will transfer to Louisville.

The Pat Kelsey era at Louisville is off to a swift start. Following his introduction as the Cardinals’ 24th head coach on Thursday, Kelsey wasted no time in securing his first commitment. Reyne Smith, a guard from College of Charleston, announced his transfer to Louisville on Saturday afternoon.

Smith shared the news of his decision on X, with the initial report coming from On3’s Joe Tipton. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall and hailing from Ulverstone, Australia, Smith brings considerable experience to the Cardinals. Over his three seasons with the Cougars, he has started 89 games and consistently contributed double-digit scoring figures, maintaining a career average of 11.9 points per game. In the most recent season, Smith played in 35 games, starting 28, and achieved a career-high scoring average of 12.8 points per game.