4. Dominant down low
Another reason why the Louisville basketball offense is so spread out is its ability to score in the paint. Their attack down low will be a key reason why the Cards can come out of this game with a win. With the amount of hype and emotion surrounding this game, they might start slowly and be hesitant from the 3-point line. The offense may be carried by the presence down low from the Cardinals.
Louisville basketball has dropped 92 points in two games from the painted area. Louisville fans are blown away by Khani Rooths and his impressive start to the season, as he has dominated, leading the Cardinals with 18.0 points per game. Louisville also expects to see Kasean Pryor play more minutes in this game and be more productive, especially after his comments after the win over Jackson State.
The two-man game between Brown and Sananda Fru will have to flourish for the Cardinals to pick up a victory. The shiftiness and playmaking ability of Brown, matched with the athleticism of Fru, is a match made in heaven. The star guard has 15 assists in two games, and Fru has been the recipient of several of those dimes. The paint dominance from the Cards will carry them to a win over the Wildcats.