Duke postgame notes
*** U of L coach Rick Pitino on how special this team is: I’ve said it over and over about Peyton Siva, Billy Donovan and Peyton Siva are two young men I’ve coached that don’t have a characteristic...
View ArticleAfternoon tipoff: The boom factor
Overshadowed (and rightfully so) by Kevin Ware’s injury on Sunday was one of the most dominant stretches the Cards played this season. They didn’t score as many points as the run against Syracuse in...
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Morning tipoff: Early impressions
Funny how first impressions in basketball don’t always turn out to be the lasting impression. Take this quote about the first time a Final Four head coach witnessed his recruit – who is currently the...
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Morning tipoff: Wayne, Chane and making up for Kevin Ware
For me, one of the more interesting notes to Wednesday’s press conference was how U of L coach Rick Pitino mentioned the Cards would make up for Kevin Ware’s void in the lineup. “When we’ve been on...
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Morning tipoff: Rick Pitino in the Hall of Fame
U of L coach Rick Pitino was selected for enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, according to an ESPN report. An official announcement won’t take place until Monday. But the...
View ArticleWichita State post game
***The Cards win over Wichita State had the same feeling to me as the Florida game from last year’s Elite Eight. Why? Because everything seemed to be going against U of L until an unlikely happening...
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Michigan post game
The last image from the University of Louisville’s locker room after beating Notre Dame on senior night was the simple message from Chane Behanan. Win the three games to capture the Big East Tournament...
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Morning tipoff: The fuss about Russ Smith
Chane Behanan took the advice from coach Rick Pitino that he should return to school instead of jumping to the NBA in a similar manner that Terrence Williams once did his junior year. There was no...
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Cards backcourt headed to adjustment bureau?
Russ Smith is sitting down with U of L coach Rick Pitino to discuss his future today. It should be noted that the Cards will survive if Smith decides to stay in the NBA draft. His absence won’t prevent...
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Morning tipoff: New assistant coach?
U of L coach Rick Pitino will announce a new hire to replace assistant coach Kareem Richardson on Friday. Richardson left to become the head coach at Missouri-Kansas City after one year with the Cards....
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Mangok Mathiang draws charges, avoids running
For a relative newcomer at Louisville, there’s nothing better than avoiding after-practice running. Redshirt freshman Mangok Mathiang’s happy to take charges if it means no sprints. The 6-foot-10...
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Louisville-Kentucky: Who will win?
Basketpocalypse is here. Get some water bottles and duct tape and head for the basement. Just don’t forget your TV. John Calipari (left) and Rick Pitino will coach against each other — at least as UK...
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Memphis coach Josh Pastner talks Louisville
Hey, guys. Remember basketball? How ironic is it that so many people said, “It’s basketball season now!” after the BCS title game? Wasn’t the case here. Until Thursday night. Even Memphis coach Josh...
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Pressure for a good win growing for Louisville
It’s Jan. 10. Do you know where your good wins are? Luke Hancock and teammates know they need to start beating some tournament teams. Right now, Louisville doesn’t. The Cards (13-3) have won 81 percent...
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Which Louisville players got the key minutes against Memphis?
Every time Louisville bopped someone, the rotations mattered for approx. none of the game. The groups Louisville coach Rick Pitino used against UNC, UK and Memphis mattered. And if Thursday night’s...
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Montrezl Harrell sees progress in his post game
Montrezl Harrell goes by MONSTATREZZ on Twitter. He fully understands he needs to be a monster on the court if Louisville wants to do anything worthwhile this season, and he needs to add a few things...
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Ask Me Anything: On Kevin Ware, Bobby Petrino and … Big Bird?
Hey. Now that Coaching Search Bonanza 2014 Sponsored by Two Week Energy Drink* and Presented by Burritos is over, we can finally get back to the things that are truly important. Like what kind of bird...
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Rick Pitino’s thoughts on NCAA officiating
Changes in the NCAA’s interpretation of a foul prompted a ton of chatter before the season started. Would the game be faster? Slower? What would the transition be like? Both John Calipari and Rick...
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Does Minnesota have a better tournament resume than Louisville?
It’s Friday*. So let’s have some fun. Note: Please don’t click that link unless you like to party. The Pitinos both have tournament teams, but right now, the son’s team has a better resume than the...
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The offensive evolution of Montrezl Harrell
A week ago, Montrezl Harrell leaned forward in his locker-room stall at the KFC Yum! Center and talked at length about all the work he’s done on his post game. He needs one to make it in the NBA. He...
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