Forget flowers and candy, Kyrie Irving gifted his shoes to Myisha Hines-Allen before the Celtics game on Valentine’s Day. Check out Myisha’s priceless reaction. https://twitter.com/defpenkicks/status/963955742876237824 Me, when the cashier at Popeye’s hands me spicy chicken that’s fresh out of the fryer pic.twitter.com/kccFFvuJNZ — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) February 15, 2018 ** I mean, Jemele ain’t lying….
Category: Louisville Basketball
“365 days ago I was watching All-Star in my dorm room. And now my teammates are texting me ideas on what to do in the dunk contest. It’s been a whirlwind. I’m truly blessed and truly honored.” – Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell was selected 13th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2017 NBA Draft….
Press release from the University of Louisville athletic department: Louisville’s Jordan Nwora Selected ACC Rookie of the Week LOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of Louisville freshman forward Jordan Nwora has been named Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week. Nwora (pronounced WORE-uh) averaged 12.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, shot 59.1 percent from the field and made 7-of-11 three-pointers (.636)…
The No. 4 Louisville Cardinals out scored the No. 1 Connecticut Huskies 52 – 45 in the final three periods, but the Huskies seasoned defense held the Cardinals off behind a 19 – 0 first period run. The Cardinals fell only for the second time this season, 69 – 58. UConn got out to a…
Another day, another accolade for Louisville junior guard, Asia Durr. Aside from being named ACC Player of the Week, Durr has been named to the John R. Wooden Award’s Late Season Top 20. Durr is averaging 20 points per game, which is second best in the ACC and 32nd best in the country. The winner…
UofL men’s basketball team will be rocking the throw backs tonight when they take the court against Syracuse! The dunking bird jersey for tonight’s game 🔥🔥🔥 We will be recognizing the 1982-83 NCAA Final Four team and the 1948 NAIB National Champions. pic.twitter.com/Gsbrckwjxx — Greg Paulus (@Greg_Paulus) February 5, 2018
For the fourth time this season, junior guard Asia Durr has earned ACC Player of the Week honors. Last week, in wins against Virginia and Syracuse, Durr averaged 24 points on 54.5% shooting from the field and 50% from three. Durr scored 21 points against Virginia and 27 against Syracuse.
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…
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…