Louisville has officially announced the addition of Georgia transfer Frank Anselem-Ibe to their roster. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound center, who committed to the Cardinals on May 21, has one year of eligibility left.
“Frank has been efficient at the high-major level over the past four years,” said coach Kelsey. “He’s a tough, athletic center that will be productive on the court and a leader off it. Frank brings a veteran presence and maturity that others can rely on throughout the season. Not only is he an established rim protector, but he’s also an exceptional student, leader, and person
According to the official UofL release, Anselem-Ibe, a native of Lagos, Nigeria, spent the last two seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs. In the 2023-24 season, he played in 29 games, averaging 9.1 minutes, 2.6 points, and 2.1 rebounds per game. In the 2022-23 season, he appeared in 31 games, averaging 14.6 minutes, 2.9 points, and 3.3 rebounds per game.
Speaking to 247Sports after committing to Louisville, Anselem-Ibe praised Kelsey’s energy as a significant factor in his decision.
“He’s a very wired guy, he’s intense, but that’s the price you have to pay if you want to win,” Anselem-Ibe said of Kelsey. “You’re not going to lallygag; you have to be ready, locked in, and know what you’re doing to play for a guy like him. He’s won everywhere he has been, and we hope to do the same at Louisville.”
During his first season with the Bulldogs in 2022-23, Anselem-Ibe played in 31 games, starting six times, and averaged 2.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 0.9 blocks per game over 14.6 minutes per contest.
Previously, Anselem played 32 games with six starts for Syracuse in the 2021-22 season, averaging 2.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 14.2 minutes per game, while shooting 62.5 percent from the field.
