It was announced today that Cardinal forever, and current Utah Jazz star, Donovan Mitchell, will be competing in the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest. He was previously scheduled to appear in the skills challenge but has since backed out to fully commit to the dunk contest. Congratulations to Donovan! It’s official! Donovan Mitchell is in the…
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A huge third period effort, led by Myisha Hines-Allen and Asia Durr, propelled the No. 4 Louisville Cardinals to an 84 – 77 victory over the Syracuse Orange. Louisville and Syracuse got into a running match in the first five minutes. The Orange held the 16 – 12 advantage as Digna Strautmane fired off two…
The Louisville Cardinals will participate in the 2018 Play4Kay Free Throw Challenge, the largest fundraising initiative of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. During the month of February, Louisville fans can compete against fans from universities across the country with each free throw the Cardinals hit. To support the Louisville Women, you can make a pledge…
Last night, the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee released its latest tournament top 16 projections. The Louisville Cardinals, despite dropping one game to then No. 12 Florida State, remain locked in the top four. The 23 – 1 Cardinals are sitting at the one seed in the Lexington Regional. The committee’s final top 16 reveal…
Louisville senior forward, Myisha Hines-Allen, has been named to the 2018 Katrina McClain Award Top 10 List. The award, in its inaugural year, is presented to the top power forward in NCAA Division I women’s basketball. Hines-Allen became just the second member of Louisville’s 1,000 rebound club after recording 11 at Miami. The only other…
The No. 4 Louisville Cardinals cruised to an easy 77 – 41 victory behind a huge third period. The Cardinals kicked off the match behind an 8-0 run. But, Virginia stormed back. At the end of the first 10 minutes, Louisville and Virginia were tied at 15. The Cavaliers took a three point lead early…
Louisville junior guard Asia Durr has been no stranger to the spotlight season. She kicked off the season being selected as the ACC Preseason Player of the Year and she’s likely to end the season with the same accolade. In her first major game this season against then No. 5 Ohio State, Durr dropper 47…
University of Louisville junior guard, Asia Durr, was named as one of the 10 finalists for the 2018 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award top 10 list. The award, in its inaugural year, recognizes the top shooting guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. Durr has been crucial in Louisville’s success this season. The junior is…
Jeff Walz may be a future Hall of Fame coach, and one of the best in the game, but his daughter is the real star of the family. When Frosty The Snowman is life … pic.twitter.com/4ixDmKLq8V — ESPN (@espn) January 29, 2018
Charlie Creme has released his weekly Bracketology update and the Cardinals, despite taking a loss to Florida State, is still en route to a 1 seed in the Lexington Region. Other power house teams projected in the Lexington region include South Carolina, the defending National Champions, and Ohio State. Western Kentucky is also protected in…
The No. 4 Louisville Cardinals converted 22 Wake Forest turnovers into 28 points in the 89 – 52 beatdown. After a crushing 50 – 49 loss to Florida State at home last Sunday, the Louisville Cardinals were determined to move past the lackadasial offensive effort. Louisville did not disappoint. Sophomore Jazmine Jones scored the…
Coach David Padgett sits down Jon Rothstein to discuss multiple topics from Rick Pitino’s influence on him as a coach to how this year’s team has preformed. This is a very good listen! David Padgett on the #CollegeHoopsToday Podcast: Louisville's 15-4 start, Malik Williams, & Rick Pitino's lasting influence. https://t.co/hACnkDRvS3 — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January…
Donovan Mitchell has been selected to participate in the 2018 Mt. Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Challenge for Team USA. The game pits 10 first or second year players from the US against 10 first or second year players from around the world. The game will air on TNT as a part of NBA All Star…
Yesterday, all the head coaches of the men’s basketball teams of the ACC partook in a teleconference. You can hear what everyone had to say below thanks to our friends at the ACC Digital Network. If you only have time to catch what David Padgett says, he comes on about the 1:22 mark.
Need something to do on your lunch break today? Or just something to get you through this Tuesday? Our friends at the ACC Digital Network put together the full, condensed UofL VS Boston College game for your viewing pleasure.
Will Padgett wear a white suit? Press release from the University of Louisville athletic department: Special Events Scheduled for Upcoming UofL Men’s Basketball Games LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Honoring two past University of Louisville accomplished teams on their anniversaries and two “color” events are among upcoming special events at three of the remaining six UofL men’s…
According to Charlie Creme’s latest Bracketology release, the Louisville Cardinals are still sitting at a one seed. Creme has Louisville protected as a one seed in the Lexington Regional. Bracketology
All good things must come to an end. For the No. 2 Louisville Cardinals, its 20 game win streak was snapped by the No. 12 Florida State Seminoles. It was not a particularly great game played by either teams. The Seminoles only shot 28% on the evening, well below its 48% season average. While the…
The No. 2 Louisville Cardinals cruised to a 77-51 win over the Pitt Panthers behind a huge fourth quarter. The Cardinals, coming off a 100 – 67 victory over Notre Dame, had a week off to prepare for the matchup with Pitt. However, the first period saw a sluggish Louisville. The Cardinals struggled to score,…
Another day, another honor for Louisville Basketball. After a dropping a career-high 31-points, to go along with 12 rebounds, against Notre Dame, Myisha Hines-Allen has been named the Citizen Naismith Player of the Week. The senior forward is nearly averaging a double-double on 14.3-points and 9.8 rebounds. After an electrifying performance in @UofLWBB's big win…