Louisville basketball roundtable: Looking back at a historic offseason
By Jacob Lane
Chris Mack has landed three graduate transfers – out of those players who do you expect to have the biggest impact this season?
Ethan Sprowles: Christen Cunningham. He will most likely be the starting point guard. From the scrimmages open to the public, I like his leadership, his decision making, and his ability as a passer.
GTC: Christen Cunningham is the obvious choice here. He was voted a captain of this team, won the first Golden Jersey award, and all signs point to him being Mack’s floor general this year.
Jacob Lane: Everyone else says Christen Cunningham, so against the grain I will say Akoy Agau. His on the court presence really won’t do a lot to move this team forward this season, but in terms of bridging the gap between the Pitino players and Chris Mack, I really don’t think there is a more perfect guy for the job than 29 year old Akoy Agau in his 12th season of eligibility. Akoy is going to be the dad of this group, preaching to do the right thing all the time, and helping the players to keep their heads up when the going gets tough. On the court his impact with be similar to a Tony Hicks, but off the floor, in the locker room, on the bench even, I expect Akoy Agau to have a Trey Lewis/Damion Lee type of impact.
Ross Prophater: Hands down Christian Cunningham. He likely plays 35 mins a game and is the starting point guard from Day 1.