Louisville basketball announced two more rivalries are coming back. The Cardinals will play the Memphis Tigers for the next six seasons, and the Cincinnati Bearcats on a neutral site for the next two seasons.
These two rivalries are great for the Cardinals fans, as they have played both programs 190 times combined. Louisville has played Cincinnati the most in program history, as the Cardinals and Bearcats have played each other 100 times, as they were both in the Missouri Valley Conference, Metro Conference, Conference USA, and Big East.
It is uncertain when the Bearcats and Cardinals will tip-off, but Louisville will host the Memphis Tigers on December 13 at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville also knows they will host Kentucky on November 11 and play Indiana at Gainbridge Arena in Indianapolis on December 6.
Full Story: Louisville basketball renews historic rivalry with six-year series starting in 2025
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Mikel Brown Jr named must-watch freshman for 2025-26 season
Louisville basketball earned two commitments from the class of 2025, including a historic commitment from the consensus 5-star prospect Mikel Brown Jr. The Florida native is ranked as the No. 6 recruit in 2025 and the No. 1 point guard. His 247Sports rating is the second-highest in Louisville basketball history, making him one of the best players for the upcoming season.
Cameron Salerno of CBS Sports wrote about his top eight first-year students for the upcoming season, and the future Cardinal is one of the players he listed as must-watch. Brown was ranked No. 5 on Salerno's rankings, and he got high praise from the CBS writer. Salerno stated that Brown was Pat Kelsey's most significant addition this offseason and will have the most significant impact on the team.
Full story: Louisville's 5-star Mikel Brown Jr. named must-watch freshman for 2025-26 season
Former Louisville basketball star drops 43 in game 3 of NBA Playoffs
Donovan Mitchell, a former Cardinal, is trying to make his first NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a heated showdown with the Indiana Pacers. The Cavs went down 2-0 despite Mitchell scoring 33 in game one and 48 in game two.
However, game three went back to Indiana, and Mitchell once again had a phenomenal game as he scored 43 points, had nine rebounds, and five assists on 48 percent shooting. The Cavs secured a 126-104 victory behind Mitchell's top-notch performance and will now look to even the series up Sunday, May 11, at 8 p.m. local time.
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