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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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LOUISVILLE, KY – FEBRUARY 01: Samardo Samuels #15 of the Louisville Cardinals looks on during the Big East Conference game against the Connecticut Huskies on February 1, 2010 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville won 82-69. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Samardo Samuels

Samardo Samuels made some noise recently by signing with a team in the Big 3 basketball league after spending nearly six years overseas.

Louisville has a ton of former guards who are viable options, but adding a player like Samuels would be a big deal because of his size and creativity in the post.

Though basketball as a whole is moving away from the notion that you need a center to succeed, Samuels would bring the size, strength, and experience needed down low.

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This former Card was the highest-ranked player to ever sign with the University of Louisville and helped lead the Cards to a No. 1 overall seed in the 2009 NCAA tournament. Despite his up and down short-lived Louisville career, Samuels would be a welcomed addition and seasoned overseas veteran for the Louisville squad who could provide a dominating force around the rim.

Samuels is now 30 years old, but he’s continued to play at a high-level in his professional basketball career and he could still be a big addition for team Louisville.

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