Louisville basketball: Former Cards competing for NBA roster spots

Louisville basketball: Former Cards competing for roster spots in Summer League

SOUTH BEND, IN - JANUARY 16: Ray Spalding #13 of the Louisville Cardinals shoots the ball in the second half of a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on January 16, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. Louisville won 82-78 in double overtime. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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LOUISVILLE, KY – FEBRUARY 6: Sammy Barnes-Thompkins #55 of the Boston College Eagles attempts to drive between Jay Henderson #11 and Anas Mahmoud #14 of the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at KFC Yum! Center on February 6, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Jay Henderson- Indiana

Henderson making the Pacers summer league roster is certainly a surprise to most Cards fans. He didn’t see much clock at all as a walk-on, and never really had a chance for a breakthrough in Louisville or at St. John’s.

However, Henderson has the height and athleticism to be a professional player (6’4,” 180-pounds). Will it be in the NBA? Probably not. But you have to tip your cap to a player who barely got to see any time in college making the most of his opportunities.

You never know what could happen. Henderson could shine on the big stage, and it would be an incredible story to see a former walk-on get serious exposure in the Summer League.

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