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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

Louisville center Steven Enoch (23) goes up for a dunk against several Virginia defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Clark hits 3 to lift No. 22 Virginia past No. 10 Louisville

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 07, 2020 06:19 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Kihei Clark is making a habit of late-game heroics

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

Louisville guard Samuell Williamson (10) looks for a teammate to pass to as Florida State forward Patrick Williams (4) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
No. 6 Florida State rallies past No. 11 Louisville 82-67

By Bob Ferrante Feb. 24, 2020 09:37 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State's home dominance looked shaky as it

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

Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite (25) shoots the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Saturday, Feb 8, 2020 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 5 Louisville tops Virginia 80-73 for 10th straight win

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 08, 2020 06:29 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville's latest quest to end its frustration against

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

Louisville's Ryan McMahon (30) celebrates one of his 3-point shots with teammate Samuell Williamson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
McMahon, No. 6 Cardinals beat Wolfpack 77-57 for road win

By Aaron Beard Feb. 01, 2020 06:04 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sixth-ranked Louisville turned in a mistake-filled start

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora, left, shoots over Boston College forward CJ Felder during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Nwora scores 37, leads No. 6 Louisville past BC 86-69

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 29, 2020 11:27 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Only a late-game cold streak kept Louisville forward Jordan Nwora

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 center Steven Enoch (23) shoots over Miami center Rodney Miller Jr. (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Louisville won 74-58. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 13 Louisville pulls away from Miami 74-58

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 07, 2020 09:20 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Nwora scored 19 points including a critical layup

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 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

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) goes in for a layup past the defense of Pittsburgh guard Au'Diese Toney (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 1 Louisville pulls away from Pittsburgh, 64-46

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 06, 2019 11:21 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The most impressive thing about Louisville's response to

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 guard Randy Miller Jr. , right, attempts to drive around the defense of Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
North Carolina Central Eagles at Louisville Cardinals 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 05:55 PM EST

Louisville center Steven Enoch (23) looks for help against the trapping defense of Youngstown State guard Jelani Simmons (2) and forward Naz Bohannon (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Nwora, Enoch lead No. 5 Louisville past Youngstown St. 78-55

By Steve Bittenbender Nov. 10, 2019 03:57 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — In its first home game of the season Sunday, Louisville

Miami guard Harlond Beverly (5) shoots as Louisville center Steven Enoch (23) and forward Jordan Nwora (33) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Nwora scores 23 to lead No. 5 Louisville past Miami 87-74

By Steven Wine Nov. 05, 2019 08:33 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Nwora went 4 for 6 from beyond the arc, and