Louisville basketball: Who is the most important Card in 2020-21?

Louisville basketball: Most important players for the 2020-21 season

By Alan Thomas | Oct 11, 2020

LOUISVILLE, KY - FEBRUARY 05: Louisville Cardinals players huddle together prior to the start of a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at KFC YUM! Center on February 5, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville defeated Wake Forest 86-76. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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Louisville basketball guard David Johnson races up floor against Florida State

Feb 24, 2020; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard David Johnson (13) drives down the court past Florida State Seminoles guard MJ Walker (23) during the first half at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports /

438. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. G. Sophomore. David Johnson. 2. player

At a very very close second on this countdown, “DJ” is the makeup of this roster. Last season, even with a roster stacked with talent and experience, Louisville was simply a different team with him on the floor. Fans even begged Mack to start DJ, a true freshman, over graduate transfer senior Lamarr “Fresh” Kimble.

His time on the floor most certainly allowed him to gain that experience earlier than most point guards in the nation. DJ is an elite ball-handler. He’s not a great shooter, but he distributes the ball and attacks the lane in a deliberate way that completely opens up the remaining options on offense.

In the offseason, he has improved his speed and strength which will be on full display as he’ll be joined in the backcourt by prolific scorer Carlik Jones. I don’t say this lightly: Louisville’s ceiling is contingent on DJ having a big year. We go as high as he takes us.

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