Louisville basketball: Ten former Cardinals for "The Basketball Tournament"

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

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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Kyle Kuric

Perhaps the most successful former Card playing Euro league basketball right now is fan-favorite Kyle Kuric.

Most of the guys on this list are beloved former Cards trying to continue their career, however, Kuric could be the most special of them all.

Who could forget the way he shut down Freedom Hall, scoring 22 points off the bench in an upset of No. 1 Syracuse? Or how about all of the shots from Kyle’s Corner? The Miracle on Main comeback?

Kuric was a fan favorite for the back half of his career, and still has connections with Louisville via his Kyle’s Korner for Kids foundation in association with the university.

Since 2012, Kuric has been a highly touted Euroleague player, and has been named second-team all EuroCup on three occasions and was Spanish Supercup MVP in 2016. What’s even crazier, is how Kuric has bounced back from multiple brain surgeries and other health problems early in his career. He’s had NBA interest multiple times and has stained overseas where’s established himself as a superstar.

Kuric would be a perfect fit on this Louisville team at the peak of his career.

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