Louisville basketball game grades: Cards use late charge to get first road win

B+. Cunningham is just such a steady presence with the ball in his hands. 7 points, 3 assists, 3 boards, and a deep three when it mattered the most. On a team where a different guy steps up each time out, the Cards know what they are getting from Cunningham.. PG. Louisville Cardinals. CHRISTEN CUNNINGHAM

B+. Perry was sidelined with foul trouble for the 3rd straight game. However, for the 15 minutes he was in, he was a difference maker for the Cards. 4-5 from the field, good for 9 points and a dime. Look for Perry to come off the bench in big games in the future. He is electric and instantly improves team morale.. PG. Louisville Cardinals. DARIUS PERRY

B. Once VJ is able to find his comfort zone, he can catapult this team to the next level. King did some little things that really helped the Cards today. His shot was way off from deep, but he was able to score both times he got in the lane. He had a drive late that put the Cards up for good, and once he learns that he can physically impose his will in the lane he could be scary good. Credit King with 2 steals, 3 rebounds, and an assist in only 10 minutes.. SF. Louisville Cardinals. V.J. KING

A+. Sutton is the heart and soul of this team. He does anything and everything for the Cards. When they were down early in the game, he hit two three balls to bring the Cards closer. He gets every loose ball, every rebound in the vicinity, and was the difference maker for the Cards.. SF. Louisville Cardinals. DWAYNE SUTTON

B. Enoch took what the defense gave him today. He didn’t force the issue early, and avoided foul trouble. 8 points, 3 rebounds, a nasty block, and consistent presence inside is exactly what Louisville needs each game.. C. Louisville Cardinals. STEVEN ENOCH

B-. Jordan Nwora again felt like a liability on the defensive end, but he did an excellent job of staying under control today and limiting turnovers. If the shots were falling like they usually are, we’d be singing his praises after this one.. PF. Louisville Cardinals. JORDAN NWORA

A. The hustle of Perry and Sutton has been highlighted every game, but don’t overlook how well Malik Williams continues to play. Williams hit two clutch threes, and had four blocks and no fouls in only 12 minutes. It would be interesting to see him play some at the four. His hustle and shooting ability would be a nightmare at 6’11”. Today, he did exactly what was needed.. PF. Louisville Cardinals. MALIK WILLIAMS

A. What else can you say about McMahon? He is playing some of the best basketball of his life. He had a couple of poor turnovers late in the game, but that was more due to his aggressive play than poor decision-making. McMahon made three huge threes and, of course, the dagger to the heart *onions!* with :35 left in the game.. PG. Louisville Cardinals. RYAN MCMAHON

Fore is quietly improving game-by-game. He made two big-time mid-range jumpers and was Louisville’s best on-ball defender with Perry sidelined for much of the game.. SG. Louisville Cardinals. KHWAN FORE. B+

Akoy was a step slow two days after his *checks birth certificate* 24th birthday. Still, 2 points, an assist, a steal, a block, and three rebounds in five minutes is par for the course. Agau continues to know his role and be the leader of this team.. PF. Louisville Cardinals. AKOY AGAU. A

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