The ReviVILLE of Louisville Live

After taking a year hiatus, Louisville Live made its illustrious return, showcasing both Pat Kelsey and Jeff Walz’s rosters for the upcoming 2024-25 season. 

3v3 with members from both the men’s and women’s team kicked off the event, where the Black Team brought home a 17-15 victory with Ja’leah Williams scoring the winning bucket. The game lasted two, 6-minute halves where an alumni member from each program was included as well (Stephan Van Treese suited up for the Black Team and Chelsie Hall for the Red). 

Following 3v3, The teams took the floor for the 3-point contest where three members from the men’s and women’s team faced off. Sharp-shooting guard Reyne Smith took home the 3pt. Championship belt, where it came down to the final rack but Smith was able to edge out the victory after Waterman was only able to hit the moneyball on the last rack.

In the dunk contest, Kader Traore had the dunk of the night by jumping over big-man Aly Khalifa, where he raised so high the ball reached the top of the square at its apex. Khani Rooths won the contest with a nice around the back slam in the final round, where Kader wasn’t able to execute his final dunk.

2024 LOUISVILLE LIVE RESULTS

3V3    

Red Team (Coached by Merissah Russell, Olivia Cochran, Elif Istanbulluoglu, Nyla Harris & Jayda Curry) – Imari Berry, Koren Johnson, Anaya Hardy, James Scott, Chelsie Hall 

Black Team (Coached by Aly Khalifa & Kobe Rodgers) – Ja’leah Williams, J’Vonne Hadley, Mackenly Randolph, Terrence Edwards Jr. Stephan Van Treese

3 pt. Contest 

Participants –  Reyne Smith, Kasean Pryor, Noah Waterman, Izela Arenas, Reagan Bender, Tajianna Roberts

Scores – Smith: 17  Pryor: 6  Waterman: 19  Arenas: 10  Bender: 14  Roberts: 13

Championship Rd. – Smith: 19 Waterman: 15

Dunk Contest 

Participants – Chucky Hepburn, Khani Rooths, Aboubacar “Kader” Traore, Frank Anselem-Ibe

WINNER – Khani Rooths

Runner Up – Kader Traore