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Louisville Basketball: 5 toughest games on the Cards’ 2016-2017 schedule

By Derek Snyder

Dec 26, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino reacts during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena. Kentucky won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino reacts during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena. Kentucky won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 11, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Juwan Morgan (13) brings the ball up court against Kansas Jayhawks guard Sviatoslav Mykhaiiuk (10) at the Stan Sheriff Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 11, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Juwan Morgan (13) brings the ball up court against Kansas Jayhawks guard Sviatoslav Mykhaiiuk (10) at the Stan Sheriff Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Indiana Hoosiers

Where: Indianapolis, Indiana

Time: December 31st at 12:30pm

TV: CBS

The Hoosiers are coming off a solid season where they went all the way to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament. They already have the best win of anyone this year, as they beat #3 Kansas in overtime the first week of the season.

There is no doubt about it, Indiana can shoot the basketball. It will test the Cardinals’ ability to score, but defense always tends to shut down great offensive basketball teams. Even in a game away from the Yum center, I still expect the Cardinals to win this game.

Here is what Athlon Sports had to say about Indiana in their season preview:

"“The pieces are here for the Hoosiers to challenge in the Big Ten. Bryant is a mature sophomore whose love of college basketball and the chance to play in another NCAA Tournament helped bring him back to IU. Blackmon could lead the Big Ten in scoring. Anunoby and Morgan are large, versatile players who helped drive Indiana’s defensive improvement last season. Replacing Ferrell and the unpredictable Troy Williams will require adjustments. The Hoosiers must continue to embrace the commitment to defense they showed during conference play while also reducing turnovers.”"

Again, this is going to be a tough game for Louisville to go and win. Cardinal fans need to be sure and make their trip to the Hoosier state whenever these two teams face off against each other.

Next: Number Four

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