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Louisville Basketball: 3 MVP’s from the Cards’ win over Evansville

By Derek Snyder

Nov 11, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino talks with his players during the first half against the Evansville Aces at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 11, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino talks with his players during the first half against the Evansville Aces at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Jaylen Johnson (10) battles Samford Bulldogs center Wyatt Walker (33) for the ball during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Jaylen Johnson (10) battles Samford Bulldogs center Wyatt Walker (33) for the ball during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

MVP #2: Jaylen Johnson

Quentin Snider said before the season that he expects Johnson to have a double-double in every game that he plays this season. The good news is that Johnson lived up to the hype in this game against Evansville as he did indeed finish with a double-double.

Johnson came on strong at the end of last season and picked up right where he left off on Friday night. The Cardinals need him to be one of their best players this year and it looks like he is ready for the challenge.

Here was Johnson’s stat-line from the game against Evansville:

13 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, and 17 points

Rick Pitino should be very pleased with how well Johnson performed against the Purple Aces. Look for Johnson to get another double-double when the Cardinals take on William & Mary on Monday night.

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