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Louisville Basketball: 5 Extremely Encouraging Takeaways From Indiana Game

By Derek Snyder

Dec 31, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals square off against the Indiana Hoosiers for the opening jump ball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals square off against the Indiana Hoosiers for the opening jump ball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) is guarded by Indiana Hoosiers forward Juwan Morgan (13) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) is guarded by Indiana Hoosiers forward Juwan Morgan (13) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Rick Pitino’s Faith In Anas Mahmoud Paid Off

We have been asking for Anas Mahmoud to finally get a start over fifth-year senior Mangok Mathiang and Pitino finally came through. Throw out the records, when these two basketball programs get together, the stakes are high and all eyes are on the game.

In a game that the Cardinals needed to play well, Anas Mahmoud played extremely well from start to finish.

His three blocks and ten points were one of the biggest differences between the Cards playing in a close game or looking completely dominant.

Let’s see if Mahmoud can get some rhythm going in the starting lineup and keep Mathiang out of the starting lineup for good.

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