Perhaps I should wait until more information comes out. That is probably what a journalist or a professional would do. But since I am nothing more than a fan, I can let these things out whenever. I am well aware that this could be a huge overreaction post. I know that going into it. After…
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Rick Pitino and Terry Rozier met with the media on Friday afternoon to preview the North Carolina game. Here is Pitino’s portion of the press conference, transcribed by Jeff Greer of the Courier Journal. Pitino talks about the Tar Heels, the recent intrasquad scrimmage, Terry Rozier’s NBA draft stock, and much more. Opening statement: I…
It appears that Russ Smith may be making his way out of New Orleans and to…Memphis. Talk about a change in cities! Sorry Russ. This is still in the works and is being reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports. If you know much about Adrian, you know that he probably knows what you had…
On this week’s edition of “Justin Time,” I talk about two of the most beloved Louisville Cardinals of all time, Teddy Bridgewater and Russ Smith. Both guys are beginning that next chapter in their lives and careers, but they will always be Cards. I also talk a little bit about why this Syracuse football game…
This week on 55……… We have new uni’s to talk about again for the second straight week, these as hated as last weeks were loved. We have a triumphs and let downs. We will talk about Teddys first start in the NFL. The victory over Wake and the smothering defense. The new Louisville Slugger…
It was the last Summer League game for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game is full of a lot of guys just trying to make the roster, some I haven’t even heard of. I am not on the couch watching the game on my nice TV. And that’s because the game is…
Three former Cards were in action on Thursday in the NBA Summer League, and here is how they did… *Gorgui Dieng – Gorgui posted another double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds as the Timberwolves lost 100-86 to the Kings. He also had 3 assists and 3 blocks, along with 5 turnovers. He shot 5-15…
Russ Smith had one heck of a debut in the NBA Summer League on Friday night. Against the NBA D-League Select, Russ played 27:12 and had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, including an assist on the game-winning basket as the Pelicans won 83-81. 10 of his 20 points came in the 4th quarter,…
Rick Pitino met with the media on Wednesday afternoon to give a summer update on the team. It’s only July, and there wasn’t any breaking news, but it sure was nice to hear Coach talk some hoops and about this year’s team! I expected it to be about a 20 minute press conference, but it…
Former Louisville Center Samardo Samuels will join Russ Smith on the New Orleans Pelicans summer league roster. Samuels went undrafted in the 2010 draft before signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Samuels averaged 9.5 ppg and 3 rpg for Olimpia Milano in Italy last season. The Pelicans will play in the Las Vegas summer league that starts July 11th….
If you have any doubts that Russ Smith will succeed in the NBA then watch this video now!
It was a long night for Cards fans watching the draft, but it finally paid off. With the 47th pick in the draft, the Philadelphia 76ers picked Russ Smith. Before that moment could sink in, Russ was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. This puts Russ on the same team as former Kentucky Wildcats Anthony…
It is always a good insight into the team when former players (weird to type that about Russ) chime in about the current team. Russ Smith has made a couple of predictions on twitter in the last day or so regarding the Cards and a couple members of the backcourt. Collect and save this tweet…
cham·pi·on ˈCHampēən/ noun noun: champion; plural noun: champions 1. a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports. synonyms: winner, titleholder, defending champion Alhaji Mohammed is all of the above once again. Last night he led his team to his second consecutive Romanian league championship. He led the way…
Slots are filling up for Rajon Rondo’s 2014 basketball camp. Now if you ask why I would post something about a camp for a former Kentucky player, I will say this: I don’t even look at Rondo as a former Wildcat. He is from Louisville, wanted to play at Louisville, and still is in town…
Sounds like ESPN Draft Insider is finding out what we all already knew……Russ Smith is good. Last year Russ was a possible late first rounder but chose to come back and work on the things the NBA told him he needed to improve on. Not only did Russ work on those things but he got…
We all hope to hear Russ Smith’s name called in this years NBA Draft. Here is where the experts see him going: Bleacher Report: 53. Minnesota Timberwolves (via G.S.): Russ Smith, Louisville, 6’1″, PG/SG, Sr. I’m not sure there was anything else Russ Smith could have done this year to maximize his draft stock….
Russ Smith talked with Seth Davis today at the NBA Combine. He talks about what kind of player he is, things he showed at Louisville, and how he has grown as a person. What confuses me is that of all the highlights they could show of Russ Smith, they chose the Red-White scrimmages? Ok then!
The NBA released the list of players that will attend their Draft Combine this year and Louisville’s Russ Smith will be there. TV Schedule May 15: 10 AM- 1 PM on ESPNU& 1 PM – 3 PM on ESPN2 May 16: 10 AM – 1 PM on ESPNU & 1 PM – 3 PM on…
On Friday night, Russ Smith sent out some tweets that were very unfortunate to see. He had sent his National Championship jersey to his dad in a frame. The frame was cracked, so they had to send it back, with the jersey inside. According to this article on Wave3.com, the jersey was marked “yes” to…