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

By Presley 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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ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 20: Luke Hancock #11 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates after his second three point in the second half against the Manhattan Jaspers during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 20, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Luke Hancock

Luke Hancock is one of the most talked-about recent former Cardinals.

The former final four Most Outstanding Player finished his basketball career in 2014 and has remained in the city of Louisville since his career came to an end. After leaving Louisville, Hancock played in the NBA Summer League before ultimately heading oversees. A bevy of injuries halted career, and since he’s turned to the financial world while keeping his foot in local media.

Up until recently, he’s been dominating the hardwood in some of the competitive rec leagues across Louisville and from what I’ve been told, the dude still has it.

Many hear his voice on The Drive with Mark Ennis on 93.9 FM in Louisville on a weekly basis, and he has been an instrumental part in stirring up interest in the TBT with his former teammates and other Cardinal alumni. Though he has a full-time career and his radio side-gig, we aren’t ruling him out as an option, although after multiple shoulder and Achilles injuries, he may tell you otherwise.

At the very least, the former sharp-shooter could provide some insight as a coach or some sort of supporter for the team. However, it appears that Hancock is still in good shape, and given the length of time he has to prepare, we think he could be a contributor for this TBT team.

Picture it with me. Louisville’s down six in The Basketball Tournament championship game and needs someone to make a big-time shot. The guy who does it… none other than Louisville legend, Luke Hancock.

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