In the latest chapter of the Katina Powell saga, UofL has filed its official appeal against the NCAA Committee of Infractions ruling from June. The Courier Journal received these files through a public records request. UofL deems the ruling excessive especially since none of the players on the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 teams received the “benefits”…
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Once again, the Cardinals fall one spot in this week’s AP poll. Duke continues to hold onto the top spot with Arizona and Kansas rounding out the top 3. Any surprises to you in this week’s poll? AP POLL ALERT: Duke stays atop AP Top 25 men's basketball poll as Michigan State drops to No….
Donovan Spida Mitchell. He is one of the most beloved cardinals to wear the uniform in recent years, and rightfully so. He has been off to a great start in his professional career and just recently came through with a promise he made to his mom to buy her a new car. Andrew Sharp with…
Despite a future clouded by the possibility of NCAA investigation and the uncertainty of his own job status after the season, David Padgett is trying to salvage UofL Basketball’s recruiting classes for 2018 and beyond. It may be an uphill battle, but there are two highly thought of former commits still interested in the Cards.
The UofL athletic department sat down with UofL transfer, Steven Enoch on this week’s Beat the Buzzer. He talks about the best advice he has ever received, who is the most serious among his teammates and what his Kentucky Derby horse would be named, along with so much more!
When Quentin Snider, AnasMahmoud and Deng Adel committed to play basketball at the University of Louisville, they never could have guessedthe obstacles they would be facing. They have played through the Katina Powell scandal and now the FBI one. They never let it bring them down though, they have been the solid foundation that the…
Jeff Greer with the Courier Journal recently sat down with interim head coach, David Padgett for 30 minutes, and got the inside scoop on how he is adjusting. They talked about everything from recruiting to adjusting to the size of his new office (hint, it is huge). [new] I had a 30-minute conversation with interim…
It was announced today that Deng Adel has been named to the preseason top 50 candidate list for the Wooden Award. The Wooden award is the most prestigious individual honor in college basketball. Congrats to Adel! UofL's Deng Adel is one of the Preseason Top 50 candidates for the @WoodenAward presented by Wendy's announced today…
Congratulations and well wishes sent to Cardinal Forever & friend of the site, Damion Lee. He popped the question over the weekend to his long time girlfriend, and Steph Currys sister, Sydel Curry. Damion is currently playing in the G-League for the Warriors. We here at Cardinal Sports Zone wish nothing but a life full…
The first AP Poll of the regular season has been released. Duke remains at the top with Michigan State coming in at number two. UofL slides two and lands at number 18. Duke No. 1 in first regular season AP Top 25 men's hoops poll after opening weekend. Watch vid for full poll. https://t.co/aTTc4xZM9X pic.twitter.com/eDPfivhIeZ…
Cardinal forever, Russ Smith, announced some of the 2018 events that his foundation has set up thus far. Go ahead and put them in your calendar and get out and support this fantastic person and foundation. https://twitter.com/specter_smit/status/928092356297068545
Now that all of the exhibition games are complete, it is time to focus on the first official game of the 2017-2018 men’s basketball season. The Student CAF announced today all of the promotions for the season, including a pajama night, ugly sweater night and a neon night. Check out the full schedule below! 🏀…
ESPN.Com released their top 50 players in college basketball for the upcoming season. Two Cardinals make the list, with the first Cardinal mentioned being a pleasant surprise. Take a look for yourself and let us know what you think about the rankings. http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/21273080/cbbrank-top-50-players-college-basketball
Photo Courtesy of David Banks/Getty Images You all may have heard Brian Bowen was recently cleared by the FBI in their investigation of a pay to play scandal in college hoops. It is important to note, he was cleared in the FBI investigation, but not cleared to play for UofL. The news from yesterday is…
Photo Courtesy of McDonald’s All-American Games/247sports.com Brian Bowen may yet suit up for the University of Louisville Cardinals Men’s Basketball team. Bowen was a 5 star, McDonald’s All-American player in the 2017 class that was at the center of a pay for play scandal uncovered by the FBI. The scandal cost Tom Jurich and Rick…
The Teams have been announced for the second red-white scrimmage. The game takes place tonight at 7 pm at the Yum! Center. Whos your pick on the game? Tonight's ⛹️♂️ teams:🔴: Thomas, Perry, Williams, Redding, Enoch, Sutton, Nwora⚪: VJ, Griffin, Q, Spalding, Anas, Adel Who's your pick? — Louisville Athletics (@GoCards) October 27, 2017
The University of Louisvilles Mens Basketball Media guide was released today. Take a look below! http://www.guide.provations.com/louisville/17-18_mens_basketball/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=1&folio=Cover#pg1
The last month has been rough regarding Cardinal basketball. Throughout it all, it seems David Padgett has given us a positive attitude and reminded us all the sun will continue to come up and shine. Tonight, he did that once again. Coach Padgett invited all former players and coaches back to practice tonight, and it…
While speaking at the ACC Media Day, commissioner Swofford gave his opinion on the one-and-done rule throughout college basketball. Listen below. "I think getting rid of one-and-done is better than having it." Commissioner Swofford gives his opinion on the growing trend. #ACCMediaDay pic.twitter.com/QPIpPbVkQz — ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) October 26, 2017
The University of Louisville Mens Basketball team was represented today at the ACC Media Day by Q, Mahmoud and David Padgett. Kenny Klein and others released some fun photos and videos from the day. This gifted us with a behind the scenes look at the events of the day! What are you most looking forward…