David Padgett is the right man to lead UofL basketball this year. Don’t listen to these columnists who claim he’s tainted because of the scandals. He appears to be a great guy, he has high basketball acumen, and he’s exactly what UofL basketball needs right now. As young assistant coach trying to work his way…
Category: Louisville Basketball
Today, Coach David Padgett met with local media to discuss a variety of different topics.
Photo Courtesy of WHAS11.com CBS Sports college basketball columnist Gary Parrish doesn’t seem to think UofL basketball will be down as long as others think. He wrote an article and in it he pointed out reasons why he thinks that’s the case. Parrish believes the most important thing to ensure UofL basketball rejoins the ranks…
The Louisville Women’s Tip Off Luncheon is set for October 23rd at the Downtown Marriott. The doors will open at 11:30AM and the luncheon will be begin at Noon. Tickets are $30. For more information regarding tickets and/or reserving a table, visit GoCards.com/WBBTipOff. 2017-18 Women's Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon set for Oct. 23. Buy your tickets…
Dear Coach Rick Pitino, It is truly hard to image entering the KFC Yum! Center and not, first hearing you, then seeing you on the sidelines. You have been the figure head of the University of Louisville’s basketball team for much of my childhood. What has transpired the past few years under your reign, it…
Today officially begins the end of the Pitino era. For better or for worse, the board unanimously voted to begin the process of terminating his contract. What do you think about this latest development? JUST IN: Board moves to start termination of Rick Pitino's contract. Passes unanimously. #Louisville #L1C4 #UofL #Cards — Philmonger (@phillipmbailey) October…
The board of trustees for the University of Louisville met Monday morning in a special called meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The meeting wrapped up with a Q & A session, led by acting President Dr. Gregory Postel and board chair David Grissom, regarding the closed portion of the meeting. Below are the highlights…
Eric Crawford with WDRB released the letter that Rick Pitino received on Wednesday, notifying him of his suspension. You can see the full letter below. Letter of suspension for Rick Pitino pic.twitter.com/l9EReylLqY — Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) October 2, 2017
According to Tim Sullivan, Brian Bowen has hired Miami attorney Jason Setchen in an effort to play this season for UofL. As of Sunday night, Brian is still on campus but is not permitted in any team activity or practices. This is a developing story, stay with CSZ as more details are released. New from…
PassThaBall.com captured A’ja Wilson (S. Carolina) and Asia Durr having fun at USA Training. The duo showed their goofy personality while talking about the experience to compete with WNBA players. Check Out @_ajawilson22 @A_Hooper25 A'ja + Asia= Comedy from the USA WNT Training Camp https://t.co/5qjo7oJk5U — PassThaBall.com (@PassThaBall) October 1, 2017 For more, see PassThaBall’s…
Rick Pitino had a brief phone call with the Courier Journal’s Jeff Greer, in which he continues to say he is an innocent bystander in the FBI’s investigation of bribery in college basketball. Pitino also mentions that he hopes this team wins the national championship and he loves them, and David Padgett. David was announced…
Louisville’s basketball team hit the practice court today for the first time under Coach David Padgett. If you ask me, that looks like a National Champion caliber team. Coach Padgett and the men's basketball team hit the practice court for the first time this morning. #L1C4 pic.twitter.com/LfLa4gDto3 — Louisville Athletics (@GoCards) October 1, 2017
The University of Louisville board of trustees has called a special meeting scheduled for Monday morning at 9 AM. The board will discuss the latest allegations surrounding the University of Louisville’s men’s basketball program brought forth by a federal investigation. By law, the board must give 24 hours notice prior to holding a meeting. The…
Louisville junior guard, Asia Durr, completed her first day of practice at the USA Basketball National Team Training Camp. Durr is just one of five collegiate All-Americans included on the training camp roster. The remaining 25 spots are filled with WNBA players. Below is a transcript of Durr’s comments after day one: How did the…
It’s been a rough week here in Louisville, but no love has been lost for our Cardinals Basketball players. 90 second plus standing ovation for the UofL men's basketball team and interim coach David Padgett. pic.twitter.com/m1vWhzzBgF — Steve Bittenbender (@freelancehack) September 30, 2017 UofL Men's Basketball Cards get some love at the football game….
For the first time since the bribery scandal broke, we got to hear from the players themselves. The 2017/2018 captains, Anas Mahmoud, Deng Adel, and Quentin Snider sat down with the media today to address everything that has transpired in the last 72 hours. Captains Anas Mahmoud, Deng Adel, and Quentin Snider addressed the media following today's…
Today at 5 PM, David Padgett was formally introduced at the University of Louisville’s interim head basketball coach. This was the move the players and fans alike were rooting for. Hear for yourself what he had to say in his first press conference below. Hear from David Padgett, as he addressed the media after being…
Today, Coach Rick Pitino gave a statement to Scout’s Jody Demling. Here is Coach Rick Pitino’s statement: https://scout.com/college/louisville/Article/A-statement-from-Hall-of-Fame-basketball-coach-Rick-Pitino-on-th-108170843
David Padgett has been named interim head coach of the University of Louisville men’s basketball team. He was signed to a six month contract. David Padgett played for UofL from 2005-2008. He had previously been working as an assistant coach for the Cardinals. Padgett was a fan favorite while playing as a Card and the…
Jeff Goodman with ESPN asked 6 coaches if they would take the Louisville job right now. What are the pros? Money? History? ACC? The cons? Scandals? Unknown? Rebuilding? You can decide for yourself what you think, regardless the answers are interesting. Let us know what you think. I spoke to six coaches who could be…