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Louisville Basketball: 5 Impact Players For The UK vs. UofL Game

By Derek Snyder

Dec 26, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) brings the ball down court during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals guard Damion Lee (0) at Rupp Arena. Kentucky won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) brings the ball down court during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals guard Damion Lee (0) at Rupp Arena. Kentucky won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /
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We take a look at the five most important players going into the Louisville basketball and Kentucky game on Wednesday.

The Louisville basketball team is heading into a four game stretch that will test them to their breaking point for the next few weeks. Games against Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, and Notre Dame will tell us everything we need to know about this squad.

However, this upcoming game against Kentucky may be the toughest team they will face all season.

With that being said, let’s take a look at the five impact players for the game:

Dec 7, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Southern Illinois Salukis guard Leo Vincent (5) scrambles for a loose ball with Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Southern Illinois 74-51. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Southern Illinois Salukis guard Leo Vincent (5) scrambles for a loose ball with Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Southern Illinois 74-51. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

Season Stats: 29.4 min, 11.4 points per game, 2.6 steals per game, and 5.6 rebounds per game

Donovan Mitchell has been the main reason why the Cards have been able to hang in the top fifteen this season. His improved shooting and ability to force turnovers has turned out huge for a Louisville team that has been plagued by taking low-percentage shots so far this season.

With that being said, it’s mightily important that Mitchell comes out on fire against Kentucky. He needs to have an amazing night from the perimeter if Louisville wants a chance to win this game.

I don’t care how good of defense you play against the Cats, they are just flat out going to get their points.

The best thing Louisville can do is try to slow the game down and get Mitchell hot from the three point line.

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