Louisville Basketball: 3 concerns after the Cards' win over Old Dominion

Louisville Basketball: 3 concerns from the Cards’ win over Old Dominion

Nov 23, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Louisville Cardinals forward Mangok Mathiang (12) and forward Jaylen Johnson (10) battle for the ball with Old Dominion Monarchs guard Jordan Baker (0) during the first half in the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 23, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Old Dominion Monarchs forward Brandan Stith (25) grabs the ball as Louisville Cardinals forward Mangok Mathiang (12) defends during the first half in the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Louisville got dominated on the boards by the Monarchs

This was, by far, the most disappointing thing that we all witnessed against Old Dominion. The Cards’ forwards were playing so well over the first three games, but they were almost non-existent against the Monarchs. Luckily, the Cardinals were able to get the win, despite getting dominated on the boards.

The Cardinals were out-rebounded by the Monarchs 50-48 on Wednesday night and that was almost enough for Old Dominion to beat the tenth ranked team in the nation.

Johnson, Mathiang, and Mahmoud need to get their stuff together before they play on Thursday. Getting dominated by a Conference USA team just does not cut it around here. If they want to rise up and be one of the better Louisville teams of recent history, these three players have to bring their “A-game” every single night.

With that being said, I have full confidence in Pitino’s ability to get his guys fired up before they face Wichita State.

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