15 breakout players to know for 2018-19
Increased opportunities will result in increased production from these soon-to-be familiar names.
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2019 Schedule
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Which programs are the top recruits leaning toward?
Top recruits are starting to take their official visits, meaning it's time to make some predictions about where they're leaning.
What four-star ESPN 100 recruit Jaelyn Withers brings to Louisville
Withers is the second ESPN 100 recruit in 2019 for new Louisville coach Chris Mack.
Pitino on his future: 'I'm finished coaching' (1:04)
Pitino closes door: 'I'm finished coaching'
Rick Pitino said definitively on Wednesday that he is finished coaching after a series of scandals brought down his career.
Rick Pitino puts on full-court press to defend his legacy
Pitino wants to be remembered as one of college basketball's most successful and influential head coaches, not as one mired by his association to some of the sport's biggest scandals.
The complicated legacy of Rick Pitino (3:17)
Pitino: 'My coaching career is possibly finished'
Rick Pitino thinks it's unlikely he will return to coaching at the college level, writing "my coaching career is possibly finished" in a book released Tuesday.
Which programs are the top 2019 recruits leaning toward?
The end of the July evaluation period means it's time to update the 2019 player rankings and where those prospects are headed.
Louisville to host rival Kentucky, Michigan State
Louisville will host rival Kentucky and Michigan State in the nonconference portion of Chris Mack's first season as coach.
Pitino lawsuit vs. Adidas dismissed by judge
A U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday granted Adidas' motion to dismiss former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino's federal lawsuit against the apparel company, agreeing that the case must be settled in arbitration.
Five burning questions, players to watch for the ACC in 2018-19
The Tar Heels and Blue Devils are chock-full of NBA talent and Final Four contenders. But there's strength in numbers in the ACC.
Pitino-owned 'Party Dancer' wins Del Mar race
Years after a sex-for-play scandal rocked Louisville, former coach Rick Pitino was in the winner's circle at Del Mar Racetrack with a horse named Party Dancer.
Former recruit Bowen signs contract in Australia
Brian Bowen, one of the central figures in the FBI's investigation into college basketball corruption, has signed a professional contract to play for the Sydney Kings in Australia.
Ex-Louisville F Behanan faces drug, gun charges
Chane Behanan, a member of Louisville's 2013 men's basketball national championship team, has been arrested on charges of possessing marijuana and receiving a stolen gun.
Louisville: Pitino misled school over recruit
Louisville alleges in court documents that Rick Pitino misled the school over the problematic recruitment of Brian Bowen.
Pitino promises to tell all in upcoming memoir
Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino has a memoir coming in September that will "lay all his cards on the table," it was announced Monday.
'Papa' John out as chairman, Louisville trustee
Papa John's founder and Louisville booster John Schnatter resigned from the school's board of trustees after it was reported that he used a racial slur during a conference call.
Ex-Louisville players sue NCAA over 2013 title
A group of former Louisville men's basketball players have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over the organization's vacation of the Cardinals' 2013 national championship and 2012 Final Four appearance.
Teams on the outside looking in at Way-Too-Early Top 25
We're just not sold on UCLA or Indiana yet. Need to see more from Maryland and Cincinnati. They're among the men's basketball teams that didn't make the cut for the 2018-19 top 25.
Bilas doesn't know if Pitino will coach again (0:56)
Scout's Take: Josh Nickelberry to Louisville
Nickelberry provides elite shooting skills for new Louisville coach Chris Mack.
Memphis picks up Louisville transfer Thomas
Forward Lance Thomas announced that he is transferring from Louisville to Memphis after being granted his unconditional release.
UNC-Michigan highlights ACC/Big Ten clashes
Michigan, the 2017-18 national runner-up, will host North Carolina on Nov. 28 as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Other matchups include Michigan State at Louisville and Indiana at Duke on Nov. 27.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Espn 60 Josh Nickelberry commits to Louisville. The first big recruit for Chris Mack. This breaks the ice for the Cardinals.
2017-18 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17-1 | - | 31-3 |
| Duke | 13-5 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Clemson | 11-7 | 6 | 25-10 |
| North Carolina | 11-7 | 6 | 26-11 |
| Miami | 11-7 | 6 | 22-10 |
| NC State | 11-7 | 6 | 21-12 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 7 | 21-12 |
| Florida St | 9-9 | 8 | 23-12 |
| Louisville | 9-9 | 8 | 22-14 |
| Syracuse | 8-10 | 9 | 23-14 |
| Notre Dame | 8-10 | 9 | 21-15 |
| Boston College | 7-11 | 10 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-12 | 11 | 13-19 |
| Wake Forest | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-18 | 17 | 8-24 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game75.6122nd
Rebounds Per Game36.6109th
Assists Per Game13.6173rd
Points Allowed70.4123rd
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuell Williamson | SF | Committed | 88 |
| David Johnson | SG | Committed | 85 |
| Josh Nickelberry | SG | Committed | 83 |
| Jaelyn Withers | SF | Committed | 81 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 10 |
| Tournament Record | 76-43 |
| Championship Seasons | 1980, 1986, 2013 |
| Tournament Appearances | 42 |