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Louisville basketball: The 10 most hated opposing players

By Alan Thomas

LOUISVILLE, KY - JANUARY 14: Donvan Mitchell #45 of the Louisville Cardinals and Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils battle for a loose ball during the game at KFC YUM! Center on January 14, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - JANUARY 14: Donvan Mitchell #45 of the Louisville Cardinals and Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils battle for a loose ball during the game at KFC YUM! Center on January 14, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – APRIL 01: The South Carolina Gamecocks mascot performs against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four Semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Darryl Martin – South Carolina

1986-1988

South Carolina had a comfortable 14-point lead with under two minutes to go. After (another) clean box-out by a Louisville player, an opposing big man became unhinged without any explanation.

Darryl Martin was apparently upset with the level of toughness and resilience that the 1987-88 Cardinals were exhibiting when the game seemed to be securely out of reach.

It almost mirrored Florida’s State fight’s format, with a frustrated player swinging uncontrollably in a crowded area. One thing stood out in this one, however.

After his initial target was subdued and while he was being consoled and restrained, Martin was verbally approached by beloved Louisville point guard LaBradford Smith. Martin threw a jab. It landed. Oh no, he didn’t!

Maybe it’s just me. Actually…probably not just me. My man, you took a cheap shot against the greatest passer in Louisville basketball history. Do you really think Cardnation is going to overlook this?

No, sir.

As displayed in the video, Martin can be seen inciting the entire thing from the get-go. Another toddler trapped in a long, athletic body acting like a toddler that just had his most precious toy snatched from him by his big brother.

The benches for both teams stormed the floor up in arms. It took awhile to calm the scene, with several ejections and technical fouls. Once again, a crisis that could’ve been averted.

Louisville came back to win the game. In your face, Darryl.

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