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Louisville Basketball: 3 MVPs from the Cards’ win over Long Beach State

By Derek Snyder

Nov 17, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward V.J. King (0) shoots against Long Beach State 49ers forward LaRond Williams (22) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward V.J. King (0) shoots against Long Beach State 49ers forward LaRond Williams (22) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 27, 2016; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) is fouled by Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) in the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) is fouled by Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) in the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports /

8 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, and 8 points

I have been extremely impressed with what Anas Mahmoud had been able to do this season for Louisville. He has been coming off the bench and I would argue that he has been more impressive than Mangok Mathiang.

Mahmoud has been rolling and he has dominated two of these first three opponents.

His hook-shot, defense, and rebounding has been much improved from last year, which will be very important for the Cards as their tough schedule starts heating up. Long Beach State and Evansville didn’t have anyone that could match up with him, but regardless, Mahmoud still had two great games.

I doubt that Mathiang will ever be kicked out of the starting lineup this year in favor of Mahmoud because of his experience and leadership on the floor.

However, I don’t think there is a huge drop off between Mathiang coming off the floor and Mahmoud entering the game.

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