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Louisville Basketball: The 10 Best ACC Players In Offensive Rebounding

By Derek Snyder

Mar 22, 2015; Notre Dame, IN, USA; A view of the ACC logo on the key before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the DePaul Blue Demons in the first half of the game at Edmund P. Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2015; Notre Dame, IN, USA; A view of the ACC logo on the key before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the DePaul Blue Demons in the first half of the game at Edmund P. Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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We take a look at the ten best players in the ACC in offensive rebounding, which includes two Louisville basketball players.

The Louisville basketball team has a huge game coming up against the Kentucky Wildcats on Wednesday night. We all know how they have struggled to shoot the basketball, however they have been quietly dominating at rebounding the basketball this season.

Getting second-chance opportunities will be crucial for the Cardinals to have a chance to beat the Wildcats on Wednesday.

With that being said, let’s take a look at the 10 best offensive rebounding players in the conference and the two Cardinals on the list:

Nov 29, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Amile Jefferson (21) reacts after scoring against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Amile Jefferson (21) reacts after scoring against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Amile Jefferson | Duke Blue Devils | 2.6 Offensive Rebounds P/G

Duke’s Amile Jefferson comes in as one of the best all-around players in rebounding in the conference. While he is only tenth in offensive rebounding, he is currently first in the ACC in defensive rebounding.

He is the veteran presence on a young Duke team that is going to be very, very good this season.

Take a quick look at some of Jefferson’ achievements as a Blue Devil, according to Duke’s Official Athletics website:

"• “Has played in 115 games in a Duke uniform, including 68 starts, and averaged 6.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in 20.0 minutes • Has helped lead Duke to a 116-30 record during his tenure, including a 96-19 mark in games in which he has played • Has played in 10 NCAA Tournament games, helping Duke win its fifth NCAA championship in 2015 • One of the best offensive rebounders in Duke history, entering his final season ranked sixth on Duke’s career list (277)”"

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