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Louisville Basketball: 5 things you need to know about Long Beach State

By Derek Snyder

Dec 30, 2014; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Terry Rozier (0) dribbles against Long Beach State 49ers forward Jack Williams (35) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2014; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Terry Rozier (0) dribbles against Long Beach State 49ers forward Jack Williams (35) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2015; Fort Collins, CO, USA; Long Beach State 49ers head coach Dan Monson during a timeout with his players in the first half against the Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2015; Fort Collins, CO, USA; Long Beach State 49ers head coach Dan Monson during a timeout with his players in the first half against the Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

4. They had an average 2015-2016 season

The 49ers had an okay 2016-2016 season, after finishing third in their conference and losing in the first round of the NIT to Washington. They were able to pick up 20 wins, but had 15 losses when it was all said and done.

Just like this season, LBSU had to play many great teams and just like this season, they didn’t beat one of them. They lost to #6 Virginia, #8 Arizona, and #15 Duke. However, they did split their two games with the 2015-2016 Big West Conference Champion Hawaii.

As usual, the teams Louisville plays at the beginning of their schedule are pretty decent in their own conferences. However, as we have learned over the years, Louisville is on a different level than the teams in non-power five conferences.

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