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FILE - Louisville head coach Chris Mack reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech, Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Louisville begins short-handed with several new faces

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 13, 2020 03:01 PM EST
Louisville faces the stiff challenge of bringing together a young roster, a

Virginia Tech guard Isaiah Wilkins (1) dribbles around Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 11 Louisville gets past Hokies, takes half-game ACC lead

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 01, 2020 08:23 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — With one game left in the grueling Atlantic Coast

Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj (21) is fouled by Louisville guard David Johnson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 11 Louisville routs Syracuse 90-66 to end 2-game slide

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 19, 2020 09:18 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Consecutive losses prompted Louisville’s captains to

Clemson's Clyde Trapp, center, dribbles after a steal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson, Newman surprise No. 5 Louisville with 77-62 win

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 15, 2020 06:20 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's John Newman III had one goal against No. 5

Louisville head coach Chris Mack reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won 86-76. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 5 Louisville faces Virginia riding 9-game winning streak

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 07, 2020 05:07 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has has been dominant and resilient at times

Louisville forward Dwayne Sutton dunks the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won 86-76. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 5 Louisville edges Wake Forest for 9th straight win

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 05, 2020 11:26 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville trailed Wake Forest in tempo and points at

Duke forward Javin DeLaurier, left, and Louisville guard Darius Perry struggle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Johnson, No. 11 Louisville earn win at No. 3 Duke 79-73

By Aaron Beard Jan. 18, 2020 08:49 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman David Johnson had a season-high 19 points and No.

Louisville coach Chris Mack, top watches while the fans in the Pittsburgh student section hold up their hands while Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie shoots one of the foul shots resulting from the technical foul called on Mack during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 11 Louisville escapes Pitt upset bid in overtime, 73-68

By Alan Saunders Jan. 14, 2020 09:43 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — With 21 seconds left in overtime and Pittsburgh trailing by

Louisville's Steven Enoch (23) grabs a rebound over Notre Dame's Juwan Durham (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Nwora leads way, No. 13 Louisville beats Notre Dame 67-64

John Fineran Jan. 11, 2020 04:31 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Louisville’s Dwayne Sutton came up big when the No. 13

Louisville's Steven Enoch, right, looks for an opening on Kentucky's Nate Sestina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 19 Kentucky outlasts rival No. 3 Louisville 78-70 in OT

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 28, 2019 06:38 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Nick Richards did whatever heavy lifting No. 19 Kentucky

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora goes in for a dunk during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Miami (Ohio) in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Louisville won 70-46. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Late run helps No. 3 Louisville beat Miami of Ohio 70-46

Steve Bittenbender Dec. 18, 2019 10:48 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After struggling for the first 30 minutes, No. 3

Eastern Kentucky forward Darius Hicks (5), right, shoots over Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 1 Louisville bounces back to rout Eastern Kentucky 99-67

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 14, 2019 02:16 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville rebounded from a lackluster defeat that will

Eastern Kentucky guard Jomaru Brown (11) attempts to drive around the defense of Louisville forward Dwayne Sutton (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Louisville Cardinals 12/14/2019

Dec. 14, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Tuesday’s Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2019 02:34 AM EST
NFL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers fired coach Ron

Louisville guard Ryan McMahon (30) drives under the defense of Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Louisville won 58-43. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 1 Louisville tops No. 4 Michigan 58-43 in Big Ten/ACC

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 03, 2019 09:47 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville players and coach Chris Mack cared more about

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) reaches for the ball as he tries to knock it away from Western Kentucky guard Taveion Hollingsworth (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
No. 2 Louisville breezes past Western Kentucky 71-54

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2019 07:08 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Louisville downplayed the possibility it could earn its

Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey (23) shoots against Louisville center Steven Enoch, top left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Louisville Cardinals at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 11/29/2019

Nov. 29, 2019 05:58 PM EST

Akron guard Tyler Cheese (4) attempts to drive past the defense of Louisville forward Dwayne Sutton (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 2 Louisville leads big before holding off Akron 82-76

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 24, 2019 08:33 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Chris Mack hopes No. 2 Louisville learns from a huge

Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) attempts to knock the ball away from South Carolina Upstate guard Everette Hammond (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Louisville won 76-50. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 2 Louisville rallies past USC Upstate 76-50

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 20, 2019 09:06 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s latest rout was anything but routine.

North Carolina Central forward Jibri Blount, right, battles Louisville guard Darius Perry, left, for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Jordan Nwora scores 17 points, No. 4 Louisville rolls

By Steve Bittenbender Nov. 17, 2019 07:20 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — North Carolina Central coach LaVelle Moton said he had