Louisville Basketball: 3 things to watch for against Old Dominion
By Derek Snyder
We take a look at three different things to look for in Louisville basketball’s game against Old Dominion on Wednesday night.
The Louisville basketball team will be playing their first game in the Battle 4 Atlantis against Old Dominion on Wednesday night. They are seeking their fourth win of the season after entering this week as the 10th ranked team in America.
The two toughest teams that Louisville could potentially face this week is Baylor and Michigan State. However, the Cards have all the ability to beat those teams and could very well leave the Bahamas as the champions.
With that being said, here are the three things to look for when Louisville takes on Old Dominion:
3. Will the Cards’ rim-protectors continue to assert their dominance?
The Cardinals have had three players in Jaylen Johnson, Mangok Mathiang, and Anas Mahmoud that have been cleaning up the glass so far this season. Louisville dominated their first three opponents because of these three guys and they need to continue to play at a high level to make it through this Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
They need to take a lesson from the football team and don’t play to the level of their competition. The Cards have done a phenomenal job of handling their business against Evansville, William & Mary, and Long Beach State, but can they keep their focus against Old Dominion on Wednesday night?
If they can, then you’ll see Jaylen Johnson lead both teams in rebounds when it’s all said and done.