Louisville Basketball: 5 Good & 5 Bad Takeaways From The Win Over Pitt

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Nov 24, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) and Wichita State Shockers center Rauno Nurger (20) go for the ball 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 /

Bad No. 4: Anas Mahmoud

Now, this is the first time in a while where I have been frustrated with Mahmoud’s performance during a game, but I don’t expect to see many games like this from him going forward. There were way too many close shots at the rim that he couldn’t finish.

For a player like Mahmoud, there’s absolutely no reason for a player of his caliber and experience to be missing those shots.

Mahmoud finished the night going 2-6 from the free throw line, 1-6 from the field, and fouled out. I garuntee you that Rick Pitino is not happy with Mahhoud’s performance against Pittsburgh.

With that being said, let’s take this with a grain of salt. Mahmoud has come into the starting lineup over the past few weeks and has done a fantastic job.

Expect Mahmoud to bounce back in a big way over Duke on Saturday afternoon.

Next: Good No. 4

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