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
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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 University of Louisville has announced the addition of former Division I head coach Beth Burns.Burns will serve as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women’s Basketball and Special Advisor to the Head Coach. Burns has been a collegiate basketball coach for 30-years most recently as the associate head coach of the women’s basketball team…
One of the most winningest coaches of all time, Geno Auriemma, says he would hire Rick Pitino despite his firing from Louisville. Auriemma was asked if he would hire Rick Pitino on Barstool Sports Pardon My Take podcast. “If I had a job opening? Yes,” Auriemma said. “Well, I mean, everybody’s got baggage. You know,…
Coming off a 29-8 season with a Elite Eight exit, the Cardinals enter the preseason at number 9 in the AP Top 25 Preseason Poll.
Despite the mass amount of changes happening in and around the Louisville Basketball program, The Cardinals are still sitting pretty at 16 in the Preseason AP Poll.
The University of Louisville Mens Basketball schedule posters will be available on Friday at more than 70 area locations. All participating locations are listed below.
At ACC Media Day, Jim Boeheim was asked questions about his former employee, Rick Pitino. In 1976, when Boeheim began his tenure at Syracuse, Rick Pitino was this first assistance coach he hired. Boeheim and Pitino have been friends for many years. The duo have coached Louisville and Syracuse in some of the most defensively…
Junior guard, Asia Durr, is one of six collegiate players selected to participate in the Womens Basketball National Media Day on Thursday. The event is hosted by the NCAA and ESPN. Durr will have a one-on-one sitdown interview with ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo and ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe. Durr is also scheduled to attend…
Sports Illustrated released its preseason top 10 for womens hoops. The Louisville Cardinals come in at number 4. Read more here:Women’s College Hoops Preview: Top 10, All-America Team and Geno Auriemma Q&A Top 5:1. @UConnWBB 2. @StanfordWBB 3. @TexasWBB 4. @UofLWBB 5. @HailStateWBK https://t.co/pxjqTUKTtv — Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) October 31, 2017
On Monday night at 11 PM, WHAS 11 aired an interview with former University of Louisville Athletic Director, Tom Jurich. No question was off limits in the interview with Doug Proffitt. Jurich was asked about everything from claims that he is a bully to his loyalty to former mens basketball head coach Rick Pitino. Watch…
Every sport at UofL from field hockey to football to soccer has their own official Twitter account. UofL Men’s Basketball was unique in that it did not have one…until Today. The UofL Athletics Twitter Account announced the new official Men’s Basketball Twitter Account. It is @LouisvilleMBB. Give the new account a follow for all the…
Donovan Mitchell dropped 22 points on the Lakers in a 96-81 victory. Adding to his stat line, he also racked up 3 boards, 2 assists and 3 steals.
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…
Acting Athletic Director Vince Tyra continues to win fans over. At todays Mens Basketball Tip Off Luncheon, Tyra took off his sports coat during his speech and put on a # 8 Jersey, the number his father wore. It was a beautiful gesture that showed he is not only an AD, but also a fan….
A portion of the ticket sales for Fridays Red/White Scrimmage will go towards Hurricane relief efforts.
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