The WNBA had a thrilling start to the season last weekend. We saw the debut of overall no.1 pick Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty and the debut of former Louisville center Kylee Shook on day one. However, there’s another former Card who is coming into her own and emerging as a star. The…
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Jeff Walz sat down with the media today to discuss how the summer workouts have gone to date. He is very pleased and says that every single player saw growth in some aspect of their game. Questions were asked regarding not being able to have a “bubble” like the WNBA has in place. Listen below…
Press Release From The University of Louisville Athletic Department: Presale for UofL’s Appearance in MGM Resorts Main Event Begins Wednesday LAS VEGAS — Tickets for the University of Louisville men’s basketball team’s appearance in the 7th-annual MGM Resorts Main Event benefitting Coaches vs. Cancer on Nov. 20-22 in Las Vegas will be available in…
It is way too early to be thinking about college basketball, but hey, we all need something to look forward to right now, right? NBC Sports writer, Rob Dauster, put together his “way too early top 25” and has Louisville at 22. He reiterates what most of us already know, David Johnson, Samuell Williamson and…
While Louisville Football has been taking up most of the recruiting press, Louisville Men’s Basketball has been quietly working under the radar. However, today they popped up on the radar with a commitment from highly skilled 2021 4 Star F Eric Van Der Heijden. Next chapter … 100% committed pic.twitter.com/tS0v9OH4Nh — Eric (@eric_vdh23) July 31,…
Louisville coach Chris Mack sat down and held a teleconference where he talked about: the returning players, incoming freshman, grad transfers, scheduling and much more. Here is a quick recap of the teleconference: July 20th Cards back on the practice court per NCAA mandate. On court and weight room with Strength And Conditioning coach. Health…
The WNBA began it’s 2020 season over the weekend. Although a different set up, it was the same great action. The season started with both teams leaving the floor as the National Anthem played, and both teams having a short message in support of Breonna Taylor. The first game of the WNBA season was the…
The ACC Network is going to have another day exclusively dedicated to Louisville Athletics. That’s right, we Card fans will be able to watch our athletic program all day on the ACC Network. Set your calendars for August 1st and get ready to enjoy your favorite Cardinal sports programs for an entire day. From 10…
Cardinals Forever Jamon Brown and Angel McCoughtry are among several candidates for ESPN Louisville’s ESPY Humanitarian Hometown Hero award. Humanitarian Hometown Hero Finalists for #LouisvilleESPYS 🏆 – @JB_The_GREAT_68 / @JBF6868 – @angel_35 – @RajonRondo @FoundationRondo – @CoachCalDotCom – @joadell0 / @BaseballBruins – plus others… VOTE TODAY! https://t.co/npAT5JO5ef pic.twitter.com/NZ3Q5sfR8E — ESPN Louisville (@ESPN680) July 22, 2020…
University Of Louisville’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Walz was named as one of the top 100 most influential people in Women’s College Basketball in 2020 by Silver Waves Media yesterday. Silver Waves Media presents: 100 Influential People in Women’s College Basketball. https://t.co/c8w8ZSaqW7 — Silver Waves Media (@SilverWaveMedia) July 20, 2020 Coach Jeff Walz took…
We learned in March that we were losing the NCAA Tournament due to Covid-19. Of course, as Louisvillians, we were all saddened by this because Louisville would likely end up with a very good seed and a chance for a run in the tournament. Yet, even though we didn’t get to see the tournament play…
Louisville Men’s Basketball had a late commitment to the 2020 class when C Gabe Wiznitzer committed on June 23rd. Today, Wiznitzer made it official and signed his Letter of Intent to become a Cardinal. A product of Hargrave Military Academy, Wiznitzer was originally a 2021 recruit. However, he’s reclassifying to 2020 and the intention is…
It was announced today, July 7th, that two members of the men’s basketball team have tested positive for COVID-19. This was the first that the general public heard of any positive test results coming from the University of Louisville athletic department. While we are still unsure of who is sick, and we most certainly want…
Some sad news to report as Louisville Women’s Basketball great Asia Durr made public today she has Covid-19. Durr advised she had tested positive back on June 8th. As a sobering reminder that the virus can have troubling effects on both young and old, Asia said she was experiencing a rough go with the virus…
Louisville Men’s Basketball was forced to halt all voluntary activities for two weeks due to two members of the program testing positive for Coronavirus. The members were not named, nor were their positions within the program disclosed by the university. This is likely due to HIPPA laws. The men’s basketball program had some players return…
Louisville Men’s Basketball will be one of four participants in the 2021 Empire Classic. Two other teams, Providence and Gonzaga, have been confirmed for the tournament while the fourth participant is TBD. Sources: Louisville, Gonzaga, and Providence will headline the 2021 Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden. 4th team is currently TBD. — Jon Rothstein…
Louisville Men’s Basketball has addressed their backcourt needs in the 2021 class with the additions of Bobby Pettiford Jr and El Ellis. Now, they are looking for help on the wing. Today, they made an offer to top 50 prospect Alex Fudge. Blessed to receive an offer from The university of Louisville 🙏🏽 #gocards @leebulls…
While Louisville Men’s Basketball is working on securing a top class for 2021, they are already laying the ground work for the 2022 class. Today, they offered one of the top power forwards in the 2022 class in 5 Star Jalen Washington. https://twitter.com/jalen_w13/status/1275931294296412160?s=21 A 6’8 200 lbs prospect out of Gary, IN, Washington currently has…
Louisville Men’s Basketball wanted to join in on the recruiting party that football has been throwing recently. They have done so as yesterday they picked up a late addition to the 2020 class in Gabe Wiznitzer and today they picked up a commitment from 4 Star 2021 JUCO G El Ellis. GO CRAZY AHHH GO…
Things are starting to heat up for Louisville Men’s Basketball on the recruiting trail. Earlier this month, they picked up their second commit for 2021 with PG Bobby Pettiford Jr. However, today, they added to this year’s class with the surprising commitment of 4 Star C Gabe Wiznitzer. Cardinal Nation I’m coming!!🔴🐔#Committed pic.twitter.com/vDqM1T1Xrk — Gabe…