4. Khani Rooths stays hot
Entering this game, Khani Rooths leads Louisville in points per game, as the sophomore is averaging 18.0 points per game. Rooths isn't just emerging as the Cardinals' X-factor, but is emerging as a star. J'Vonne Hadley's availability is still unclear, which means he might get the nod to start again, as he has demonstrated in the last game that he deserves it.
Rooths is a spark plug for this team, giving the Cardinals a massive boost of energy. The 6-foot-10 forward is emerging as an excellent defender and is an athletic forward who can not only be an elite lob threat and a cutter to the rim, but he has also developed his jump shot and has already splashed a couple of 3-pointers this season.
Rooths is going to have a significant role tonight, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Expect him to be part of a big run for Louisville and to score 10 points or more once again while grabbing seven rebounds or more, and shooting 50 percent or higher.