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Louisville Basketball: 3 takeaways from the Cardinals’ win over Kentucky Wesleyan

By Derek Snyder

Feb 17, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Jaylen Johnson (10) dunks against Syracuse Orange forward Tyler Lydon (20) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Syracuse 72-58. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Jaylen Johnson (10) dunks against Syracuse Orange forward Tyler Lydon (20) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Syracuse 72-58. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 24, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and forward Deng Adel (22) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center. Louisville won 67-60. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and forward Deng Adel (22) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center. Louisville won 67-60. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Donovan Mitchell and Deng Adel had all-around great games

Louisville basketball can have a great season if both Deng Adel and Donovan Mitchell continue to improve for Rick Pitino. They both played key roles on last year’s sqaud, but the team will depend on them even more throughout the 2016-2017 season.

It’s always hard to gain an accurate perspective when your team plays an exhibtion agaisnt a low-level opponent, howvever both sophmores had impressive outings against Kentucky Wesleyan on Thursday night.

Here are both of thier stat-lines for the game:

Deng Adel: 23 minutes, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 16 points

Donovan Mitchell: 21 minutes, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 2 steals, and 11 points

Fans should be very pleased with that Mitchell and Adel were able to accomplish on Thursday night.

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