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Louisville basketball: Ten former Cardinals for “The Basketball Tournament”

ByPresley Meyer|
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: (L-R) Russ Smith #2 and Peyton Siva #3 of the Louisville Cardinals answers questions from the media during their post game press conference following their win against the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: (L-R) Russ Smith #2 and Peyton Siva #3 of the Louisville Cardinals answers questions from the media during their post game press conference following their win against the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 10: Peyton Siva #3 of the Louisville Cardinals draws contact against Justin Jackson #5 and Dion Dixon #3 of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the finals of the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden at Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Peyton Siva

We start with one of the most dynamic and consistent guards in Louisville basketball history.

Peyton Siva was the headliner of Louisville’s 2010 class and a McDonald’s All-American. He played for the Cards from 2010-2013 and notched a surprising final four appearance in 2012 and a subsequent national championship in 2013.

Siva had a brief stint in the NBA for the Detriot Pistons and Orlando Magic but ultimately realized there was a real opportunity for him overseas.

Since 2015, the speedy guard has been a key piece for his squads in Italy and Germany. He currently plays for German squad Alba Berlin, re-upping with the squad after a prolific run over the last several years.

At just 28 years old, Siva could be an excellent piece on this Louisville pro team because of his speed, unlimited motor, and crafty ball-handling, not to mention his ability to mesh with just about any player due to his unselfishness.

Putting Peyton as the lead guard makes way too much sense at this point. Having a Louisville TBT team can’t happen without the reliable guard leading the way in my opinion.

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