The Cardinals couldn't rally to beat Bellarmine and couldn't hold off Wright State and Tuesday will look to avoid an 0-3 start. One of the biggest storylines throughout the entire offseason regarding Louisville has been the perceived lack of ball-handlers. Cards vs. Terps:How to watch Louisville men's basketball vs. Maryland: Tip-off, TV, streaming. Early registration is available at Dick's Sporting Goods in Mt. But is Keg of Nails back? At that point, youll care about the team. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Garrett Tipton had 21 points, Bash Wieland added 13 and Bellarmine survived a late Louisville rally to stun the Cardinals 67-66 on Wednesday night and spoil Kenny Paynes debut as coach. He is one of my best friends and this has been a blessing and a lot of fun getting to work with him again.". Love," Payne said. The Belmont women's basketball team gave No. I really expect Hercy Miller to help me win games. Belmont opened the season with a 56-54 win over Chattanooga. Last season, no Louisville player scored more than Noah Lockes 9.6 points per game. The Cardinals couldn't rally to beat Bellarmine and couldn't hold off Wright State and Tuesday will look to avoid an 0-3 start. Payne says that this type of approach is both something that was partially inspired by his head coach at Louisville, Denny Crum, and one that is is crafting on his own. And though Payne has insisted Basili is good enough to play at this level, hell likely need some seasoning. He also pulled down four rebounds and blocked one shot. But the key to Miamis offense is its balance, and three players scored in double figures. "That's what so special about our group, we have guys that can do everything," Ellis said. Louisville guard Hercy Miller (15) reaches out for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. I do get concerned about them winning a game, Payne said Monday. "I understand why people are saying it but most teams have two to three really good guards and that's what we have. I'm asking him to know the five spot, the four spot, the three spot, the two spot. If he can grow defensively and extend his game off the dribble, it might help him crack the regular rotation. But should the Cardinals be this bad? Traynor is a wildcard here. And looking ahead, top 2023 recruit D.J. Herndon was the first president of the Governors Club and in 2016 received the OVC Media Lifetime Achievement Award. Three of its six losses are understandable. CHARLOTTE, N.C. - University of Louisville basketball coach Kenny Payne knows there has been a lot of talk aboutthe depth - or lack thereof - in his backcourt. Having guys that are versatile, that can do multiple things, is what is going to make us very good. He also scored 22 points against Michigan State in early December. Louisville is the 171st-rated team in Division I basketball at analytics site KenPom.com. The course travels over the Gateway Bridge to The Gulch and back. Lance McGarvey:Medical issues sideline Louisville men's basketball, LouCity PA announcer. The University of Louisville men's basketball team is on the wrong side of history to start the season. Junior Destinee Wells, who scored 20 points in each of Belmont's first two games, was named the Missouri Valley Conference player of the week. BartTorvik.com is even less forgiving, ranking the Cardinals 206th. Center, dropping Louisville to 0-8 this season. Curry played 11 scoreless minutes and didnt attempt a field goal. And since neither looks like a secondary ballhandler, the pair will have to find a way to complement each other offensively if its to log signficant minutes together. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - On Sunday, fans were able to get their first glance of the 2022-23 Louisville men's basketball team. Will over skill, I'll take that.. They include Joe "747" Adams, Waymond Bryant, Jim Marsalis and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. G So. A look at the more significant takeaways from the Cardinals' 2022 Media Day. One of the things when you're trying to get them to buy in, they have to see their work pay off.. And then Sunday happens. But as far as the other two guards, true freshman Fabio Basili and transfer Hercy Miller, Payne admits there might be a nit of a learning curve, but he is confident in their abilities to be meaningful factors for the Cardinals in the backcourt. 21. The Cardinals shot 6 for 23 (26%) from the floor in the first half. 6 Louisville some trouble before losing 75-70 last Sunday. WebView the latest in Louisville Cardinals, NCAA basketball news here. He averaged 8.7 points, with 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assistsa game. (Payne) was just talking about having players that are positionless.". JaeLyn Withers led Louisville with 12 points. Because of his connections at TSU, he played a key role in retired Tigers athletic director Teresa Phillips' return to Vanderbilt where she is serving as the radio analyst for the Commodores women's basketball games. Logano is a two-time NASCAR Cup champion. His 10 rebounds tied a career best, set against Bellarmine on Nov. 9 in the season opener. But Payne needs one or both to be aggressive in the paint and less reliant on the jump shot. "I knew Greg and Joe had been doing these games during the regular season and then the playoffs obviously are just a whole other level and a lot of fun," Gromos said. Miller was an Austin Peay alumnus who served as the athletics director from 1978-84. Ellis matched his career high in points, which he initially set against Wright State on Nov. 12. Louisville made just six field goals during an ice-cold, 25-point first half. Analysis: James, who missed all of last season with an Achilles injury, started in the Lenoir-Rhyne exhibition and has won significant praise from Payne. Maybe thats a great sign for the Cardinals depth. o He also chipped in with a season-high five points. 6' 3'' 180 lbs . "Louisville basketball means so much to this community, and I've really taken that to heart," Ellis said. Humphrey has shot the Tennessee Titans/Oilers every season since their arrival 26 years ago. And then Sunday happens. But hes yet to show the sort of offensive consistency that could earn him steady minutes. Miller, a walk-on who transferred from Tennessee State, is known more for his defense than for running an offense. Guard/forward Mike James poured in nine points on 3 of 6 shooting from the field. Basili averaged 13.4 points a game during his career and hit 53 percent from the field, including 40 percent from three-point range. "I saw a kid that was searching to find out who he is. "If youre insecure as a player, youre not worrying about what the other guys are doing, youre only concerned about I missed that shot. G So. He appeared in 32 games, starting nine, averaging 20 minutes of game-time per outing. Payne went on to talk at Media Day in the breakout room that he has a bunch of "versatile guys" on the roster and is "comfortable" with the backcourt. The Cardinals will open the season on Nov. 9 with a game against Bellarmine in the KFC Yum Center. Thats when Miami crushed the Cardinals 80-53 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener at the KFC Yum! Miller is a walk-on. Louisville made just six field goals during an ice-cold, 25-point first half. I dont even know where we were picked, 11th or whatever. Know their positions and be able to play their positions. It was another one-point loss for the University of Louisville men's basketball team. ); Kamari Lands (6-8 fr. He's the only veteran backcourt option for the Cardinals. One of Louisvilles issues a season ago, when it went 13-19 under coach Chris Mack with whom U of L reached a separation agreement in January and interim coach Mike Pegues, was a lack of clear player tiers. Before the season gets underway against Bellarmine on Nov. 9, the Cardinals will hold their Red/White Scrimmage, as well as play exhibitions against Lenoir-Rhyne and Chaminade. ); JJ Traynor (6-8 jr.); Ashton Myles-Devore (6-1 jr.), Newcomers: Devin Ree (6-8 fr. At some point, you figure, this Louisville mens basketball team will have fallen as far as it can. The finalists were selected from a field of more than 200 nominees by an 11-member selection committee composed of sports writers, commentators, historians, former NFL general managers and football executives. All rights reserved. Youve probably noticed and Payne has too that when something bad happens, its compounded.A couple of turnovers lead to a scoreless drought and soon an opponents slim lead grows. He started working on the Austin Peay football and basketball broadcasts in the 1970s before taking over the full-time play-by-play duties for three different stints 1982-87, 1991-93 and 1996-99. Full Bio. Among the three more traditional shooting guards on the roster Zan Payne, Myles-Devore and McCool the coachs son probably is the most likely to see minutes. It trimmed a massive deficit in garbage time. The Cardinals were slow to close out on shooters; their turnover woes continued 19 more of them Sunday, leading to 17 Miami points and though they made some hustle plays early, those were fewer and further between as the Hurricanes made a run. And the zero there isnt the only dismal data on the Cards chart. He averaged 10.2 minutes and scored a total of 12 points. Men's College Basketball News. But it has to translate into a win at some point.. She went over 1,000 points for her career in the game against Louisville and was added to the John Wooden Award watch list Tuesday. The 6-foot-4, 175-pound Basili has only been at Louisville for 25 days but has already impressed Payne. ); Newcomer: Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (6-10 so.). Hes not seeing nearly enough of them. We are going to make it work.". ", Louisville to Take Full Advantage of Preseason Court Time. Louisville football to face Cincinnati in Fenway Bowl. "Itll be one of the first few times we get to truly evaluate," he said. MTSU deputy athletics director Diane Turnham will serve on the NCAA Division I men's and women's track and field and cross country committee. Hercy Miller. It's on us too. The Hurricanes didnt have and didnt need a single standout star. And though Payne insists his team is getting better, theres no evidence yet in the win column. Against Louisvilles bigger front line, the 6-foot-7 Omier did most of his damage around the rim, scoring all but one basket on layups and dunks. At some point, you figure, this Louisville mens basketball team will have fallen as far as it can. Thats different, he's a kid. But he's embracing it. In Louisvilles most recent game, a loss in Maui to Cincinnati, he inserted Traynor into the starting lineup in place of center Sydney Curry. Trending news, game recaps, highlights, player information, rumors, videos and more from FOX Sports. You have to fight, even if you come next to last, thats better than last. And then when you do, give your all, dont give 80%. They have to want it and they have to come together and fight for it together., (Photo of Kenny Payne:Cindy Rice Shelton - Louisville Report). Louisville head coach Kenny Payne met with the media to discuss the start of exhibition play ahead of the 2022-23 regular season. "I can't talk about another team. Returnees: Sydney Curry (6-8 sr.); JaeLyn Withers (6-9 jr.); Roosevelt Wheeler (6-11 so. Louisville basketball seeks more from walk-on. The Cardinals also list Mike James as a 'guard/forward' and have four walk-ons, includingHercy Miller, listed as guards. Two individuals who were associated with Austin Peay athletics former Voice of the Governors Bill Herndon and former athletics director Johnny Miller - died on Monday. When asked who to watch out for in the backcourt, Ellis mentioned several players. Lenoir-Rhyne outscored Louisville 31-19 in a second half that saw the Cardinals make 5 of 21 shots and commit seven turnovers. He was a three-star recruit whose only other Power 5 scholarship offer was from TCU, according to 247Sports. So we are going to help him do that.. It has been for a while. Louisville basketball wasn't expected to be good. I'm not gonna blame them. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Basketball Skills Clinic for fifth-eighth graders is Dec. 19 at Shafer Middle School in Gallatin. It's been good, having teammates like that that are pushing me, and having guys that I know are going to be successful at this level is good. The point guard shot 8 of 18 from the floor, along with a 9 for 11 mark at the foul line. If you have an item for Midstate Chatter contact Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on Twitter @MikeOrganWriter. The Cardinals 26.1% field-goal percentage was their worst of any half this season. KEY FIRST HALF RUN: After missing their first shot from the floor, the Mountaineers opened the first half on a 15-5 run and led 38-25 at the break. Louisville would join the Bears with a loss to Maryland. Minnehaha Academy Los Angeles, Ca. 2022 www.courier-journal.com. Louisville guard Hercy Miller (15) reaches out for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Ellis is the first Louisville player to score at least 29 points in back-to-back games since March 6- 7, 2022, when Reece Gaines scored 30 and 29 vs. Texas Christian and Marquette. Keep up with the Cardinals on Bleacher Report. Returnee: El Ellis (6-foor-3 sr.) Newcomers: Fabio Basili (6-4 fr. ", "You only can tell what character is through adverse situations, and that's what we're trying to do, establish who we are as players," he said. Pogue asked Gromos, a former Vanderbilt quarterback, to replace him and rejoin Fisher in the booth. They can't go out there and play for us. 22 Maryland (6-0) on Tuesday at the KFC Yum! LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program's trip out to the Maui Invitational was not exactly kind to them. Over the years, on top of being great with cultivating relationship, Payne has made a name for himself when it comes to developing big man. The Belmont women's basketball team gave No. ); Hercy Miller (6-3 so.) Hercy Miller, the son of rap superstar Master P and a former TSU basketball player, is now at Louisville and played in each of the Cardinals' first two games. The change didnt help his productivity. Minnehaha Academy Los Angeles, Ca. In an effort to lengthen those stretches, Payne has done some tinkering. Payne is seeing some good things. ); Hercy Miller (6-3 so.) One a team seizes control of a game, the Cards have proven incapable of wresting it back. "I remember walking in one day and John was out in his front yard and I said, 'I've taken this job and I think you and I are going to be working together,'" Fisher said. At 215 pounds, he has great size for a 3-and-D wing, and if his jump shot is steady he seems a virtual lock to be a starter and major minutes-getter. Full Bio. Rodgers-Cromartie was a cornerback from 2004-07 who made the All-Ohio Valley Conference first team three consecutive seasons and was an FCS All-American as a senior. Wagner, a primary Louisville target since Payne got the job, just committed to rival Kentucky, furthering the Cardinals need for answers at guard long-term. It's not all on the coaches. ); Zan Payne (6-5 sr.); Aidan McCool (6-3 jr.). It used a full-court press in the second half to create a little havoc. With Traynor, it's more so about getting him to be less reserved and recapture his confidence. The Cards trailed by as many as 32 points. Full Bio. "Its an evaluation time. That will take a toll on any team. In the interest of involving others and building offensive chemistry, Payne is trying to get him to pass up even good shots early in the clock to look for open teammates. At some point, you figure, this Louisville mens basketball team will have fallen as far as it can. It was dramatic in the Lenoir-Rhyne loss, and the Cards didnt recapture their early offensive rhythm even when he returned to the game. Were following you. So, when your head goes down, everyone elses head goes down. Last season, no Louisville player scored more than Noah Lockes 9.6 points per game. WebView the latest in Louisville Cardinals, NCAA basketball news here. WebVisit ESPN for the game summary of the Louisville Cardinals vs. Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAM basketball game on November 21, 2022 Hercy Miller made Free Throw. Since his hiring back in March, new Louisville head coach Kenny Payne has talked about the culture that he wants to establish at Louisville on a couple occasions. Ellis also led the team with three assists and tallied three rebounds in 39 minutes. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the University of Louisville Cardinals. The boys junior player of the year was Blades Brown from Brentwood, the girls was Lynn Lim from Gallatin and the mens senior was Tim Jackson from Williston and the womens was Erica Chappell from Nashville. Junior golf programs in the area will also be able to use the facility. It was the second reunion Pogue has pulled off in the last few weeks. Though he can play more of a stretch-four, Louisville is loaded up front, meaning his best chance for minutes should be as a slashing, shooting wing. "But at times, he second guesses. Sydney Curry returned to the Louisville starting lineup after two games of coming off the bench. Facing Louisville for the first time since 2006, the Knights trailed 15-14 before scoring 11 consecutive points for the lead. Between the ACC Tipoff earlier this month and at Media Day, Payne expanded upon this topic by saying that his culture at Louisville is going to be predicated on "a work ethic thats probably borderline impossible," particularly when it comes to conditioning. Payne is implementing this because he believes that, before Louisville can truly conquer an opponent, they must first "conquer themselves. Adams, a quarterback from 1977-80, holds the TSU career record for touchdowns with 75. "(Jae'Lyn)'s talented, hes really talented," Payne said. Bryant was a linebacker (1970-73) who made The Associated Press Little All-America first team in 1972. And he has to do it while striking a balance with his own offense. It doesnt matter that I want it. He says that all three are embracing their newfound roles, but does admit that Curry is still trying to "figure it out. He played his high school ball ar Orlando, Fla., Oak Ridge High School and was a former teammate of U of L redshirt freshman Mike James. Fisher said he wasn't worried about recreating the chemistry he and Gromos shared for nearly two decades and Gromos said he didn't think twice about teaming back up with his friend. Visit ESPN for the game summary of the Louisville Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bearcats NCAAM basketball game on November 23, 2022 Hercy Miller made Two Point Tip Shot. Facing Louisville for the first time since 2006, the Knights trailed 15-14 before scoring 11 consecutive points for the lead. Below are some of the more impactful takeaways from the availability with the head coach Kenny Payne and the players. "Once we start making those mistakes, we have to come together as a group, talk about what's happening so we don't keep making the same mistakes. Fisher and Gromos weren't the only two involved in the reunion. We addressed it," Payne said. Speaking of Nashville Christian School, PGA Tour player Brandt Snedeker and the Tennessee Golf Foundation donated $55,000 Wednesday to the Eagles' golf program for the building of a new on-campus practice facility that will be shared with the Tennessee School for the Blind. Ree needs development, but hes said to be a knockdown shooter in practice when he gets catch-and-shoot opportunities with his feet set. The Cards started both Huntley-Hatfield and Withers against Lenoir-Rhyne, with mixed results. "That's why we're going to be so good, because they're going to take a lot of pressure off of me, and they're going to be able to help me a lot. Legendary TSU coach John Merritt called Adams "the best college quarterback in the country, bar none," in Adams' junior season in 1979. The five highest-rated sports events locally for the week ending Nov. 13: 2. Hercy Miller. The forwards 12 points set a new season high and tied a career high dating back to his time at Tennessee. So, yeah, we've made strides, we've gotten better. Over the summer when speaking at a season ticket event, he said that he is not focused on wins and losses in year one, and simply wants to focus on building a "championship culture" during his first year at the helm. No power conference team is worse. 6 Louisville some trouble before losing 75-70 last Sunday. College football: Alabama-Ole Miss,16.8, 3. Cards fall:Louisville men's basketball swept in Maui, falls to 0-6 with loss to Cincinnati And theres no indication yet, even amid mounting losses, that Payne has lost his team. And looking ahead, top 2023 recruit D.J. Sunday served as the public's first view of the 2022-23 Cardinals squad. He entered the transfer portal and transferred to Xavier but never played there. The highlights, photo gallery and team & player notes from Louisville's loss vs. Appalachian State. Lenoir-Rhyne outscored Louisville 31-19 in a second half that saw the Cardinals make 5 of 21 shots and commit seven turnovers. All rights reserved. "I got the best that I could get and I am happy with those kids," Payne said. He spent the last 11 years of his career as headmaster at Clarksville Academy, which named its athletics addition the Miller Activities Center in his honor. And its hard. Last season, no Louisville player scored more than Noah Lockes 9.6 points per game. The Belmont women's basketball team gave No. The Cardinals also list Mike James as a 'guard/forward' and have four walk-ons, including Hercy Miller, listed as guards. The Cardinals are among the sports most turnover-prone teams, giving the ball away on 25.5% of their possessions. Louisville coach Kenny Payne spent a long time in the locker room after the game, and more than 30 minutes passed between the final buzzer and the start of his postgame news conferenece. He also served as the Governors golf coach. Louisville is set to tipoff the season on Wednesday, Nov. 9 vs. Bellamine at the KFC Yum! At Oak Ridge, Basili played in 64 games during his three-year career and helped the Pioneers to the state semifinals three years in a row. He wants to be a good player. Fisher returned to radio this season to handle play-by-play for WNSR's weekly game along with analyst Greg Pogue. ", Cardinals Using Low ACC Preseason Poll Ranking as Motivation. Former Clay County basketball star Grant Strong, now a freshman at Tennessee Tech, was named the OVC freshman of the week after the first week of the season. "We work hard every day. Hercy Miller:Louisville basketball seeks more from walk-on. Louisville made just six field goals during an ice-cold, 25-point first half. Louisville guard Hercy Miller (15) reaches out for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. But is Keg of Nails back? The University of Louisville men's basketball team is on the wrong side of history to start the season. We get players to conquer themselves then we can talk about being a unit and caring for each other, protecting each other, and being a team. He was selected in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic. El has talent and he has the want to; he wants to do right, Payne said. "Playing before in high school, you're just worried about you. Though he has maintained point guard is his natural position, Ellis often an instant-offense reserve last season has a scorers mentality. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program held their annual Media Day on Wednesday, and you can imagine, the Cardinals had plenty to discuss regarding the upcoming 2022-23 season. He had just completed his third season as the analyst with George Plaster, who was doing the play-by-play. Fisher and Gromos, like a famous rock 'n' roll duo, were together again for one night only when they called the TSSAA Division II A playoff game Jackson Christian and host Nashville Christian School on WNSR 560-AM/95.9-FM. Wagner, a primary Louisville target since Payne got the job, just committed to rival Kentucky, furthering the Cardinals need for answers at guard long-term. Its tricky navigation, and how well he manages it will be a major factor in the Cards season. At some point, you figure, this Louisville mens basketball team will have fallen as far as it can. And not just to start digging out of a winless hole. ", Payne:Louisville basketball players 'have to see their work pay off' with a win. Ellis scored in double figures 12 times, pouring in a season-high 25 points against North Carolina on Feb. 1. ); Hercy Miller (6-3 so.). Allen was an offensive tackle who made The Tennessean All-Midstate first team and All-State second team. Pick us 16th. Guard Hercy Miller set new career highs in rebounds (6), assists (2), and minutes (25) in coming off the bench. Media day takeaways:What motivates the Cardinals and other takeaways from media day. Juliet on Nov. 22 and on Charlotte Pike on Nov. 23. Who is going to get a rush, who is going to be fighting within a team concept. "I know he wants to do it. He comes to work every day, he's fighting. The two first met when Fisher was a sports anchor for WMSV-4 and Gromos was Vanderbilt's starting quarterback as a sophomore in 1985. and I said, 'I think we're going to be doing this,' and it was great. Guard El Ellis led the team in scoring with 29 points, 19 of which came in the second half, tying his career high. Lewis, a junior on the Tennessee Vols golf team, won the Sunnehanna Amateur, tied for fifth in the Southern Amateur, tied for fourth in the Northeast Amateur and advanced to the round of 32 in the U.S. Herndon was a high school basketball star at Clarksville who helped lead the Wildcats to the 1964 state tournament. If there was a tone-setter, it was forward Norchad Omier, who finished with 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting. "I expect him to be a player that helps us win games. "With that, they have to get better. Hendersonvilles Bryce Lewis was named the 2022 Tennessee Golf Association mens player of the year and Clarksvilles Caroline Caudill was the womens player of the year. This marks the third year the event will be in Nashville. "Fabio is a good basketball player, still has a lot to learn," he said. ", "Hes fighting the conditioning, just to be honest with you," Payne said. But it's not all on him. Cards fall:Louisville men's basketball swept in Maui, falls to 0-6 with loss to Cincinnati. But leadership is more than just using your voice. Visit ESPN for the game summary of the Louisville Cardinals vs. Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAM basketball game on November 21, 2022 Hercy Miller made Free Throw. He was 40 of 102 from three-point range last season. Strong was a two-time Class A TSSAA Mr. Basketball Award winner. fans were able to get their first glance of the 2022-23 Louisville men's basketball team. Will that problem remain for Payne? Louisville had its moments against the Hurricanes (8-1, 1-0 ACC). We are expecting you to lead us. When adversity hits, he backs up sometimes. Louisville head coach Kenny Payne met with the media to discuss the start of exhibition play ahead of the 2022-23 regular season. Hercy Miller. "Fabio for me is not a three-star athlete," Payne said of Basili. He earned a scholarship to Oklahoma State. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program's trip out to the Maui Invitational was not exactly kind to them. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Hes watched his team move the ball offensively and get in the lane and get good shots at times.. The Hurricanes led by double digits for the final 8:15 of the first half, and Louisville never trimmed the deficit under 10 again. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the University of Louisville Cardinals. 21. 6' 3'' 180 lbs . Reach Louisville mens basketball reporter Brett Dawson at mdawson@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @BDawsonWrites. But should the Cardinals be this bad? Will pairing with El Ellis unlock it? Get the latest Louisville Cardinals Basketball storylines, highlights, expert analysis, scores and more. LOUISVILLE, Ky. -The Louisville men's basketball program nearly captured their first win of the season against Appalachian State, but the game-winning layup was waived off, plummeting the Cardinals to 0-3 on the season in the process. It showed some early hustle. Louisville is the 171st-rated team in Division I basketball at analytics site KenPom.com. Get the latest Louisville Cardinals Basketball storylines, highlights, expert analysis, scores and more. I don't care about talent level. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield added 10. For Louisville to max out its improvement, Ellis has to run the offense. ", It's no surprise that, out of the just six players who opted to return from last year's team, three of them are captains. So this will give me that opportunity. Payne challenges players:Coach asks Louisville basketball players 'Have you given up?'. "When teams go on those runs, we allow our mistakes to just pile up on each other and then we start to splinter off," Huntley-Hatfield said. Guard El Ellis had seven points on 1-for-10 shooting and committed six turnovers. Due to the lack of success Louisville has last year, and the amount of new faces with the program, it's not surprising that many aren't very high on the Cardinals this year. Louisville basketball players 'have to see their work pay off' with a win, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Strong, a 6-foot-6 guard, averaged 5.5 points, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds in games against Tennessee and Tennessee Wesleyan. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Garrett Tipton had 21 points, Bash Wieland added 13 and Bellarmine survived a late Louisville rally to stun the Cardinals 67-66 on Wednesday night and spoil Kenny Paynes debut as coach. He needs to penetrate and pitch and orchestrate pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop plays with his big men. The Cardinals also list Mike James as a 'guard/forward' and have four walk-ons, including Hercy Miller, listed as guards. And because of that I'm gonna take the criticism, the blame. 6' 3'' 180 lbs . "Hercy Miller, Mike James, and Kamari Lands and Devin Ree. I don't care what they say about walk-on, not walk-on. Dating back to last season, U of L has lost 21 of its past 24 games. And according to ESPN Stats & Info, Cal is the first major conference team in 40 seasons to begin a season 0-7. Louisville basketball:5 questions the U of L men must answer in coach Kenny Payne's first season. The Cardinals have just three scholarship true guards on the roster, with just one of them being a returner from last year's squad in El Ellis. Turnham has served on three others sports committees including womens basketball, soccer and volleyball. '," he said. By halftime, the Hurricanes were in front 42-23, and Louisville didnt get closer than 20 points behind over the final 17:12 of the game. The Kentucky transfer played in 11 games as a Wildcat, but practicing against high-level talent in Lexington for four years probably gives him an edge. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the University of Louisville Cardinals. It dropped the Bruins' record to 1-1, but they still received seven votes in the first poll of the regular season. Returnee: El Ellis (6-foor-3 sr.) Newcomers: Fabio Basili (6-4 fr. While both Jae'Lyn Withers and J.J. Traynor were able to get relatively on track towards the end of last season, they are each coming off of down seasons. So I am telling Syd, Syd, youre a leader, you cant come in last in the running, and youre a leader. Too often, he sees them end at the first sign of adversity. In the 2022 ACC Preseason Poll, Louisville was picked to finish 12th in the league, just ahead of Boston College, Pitt and Georgia Tech. WebThe official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the University of Louisville Cardinals. The driver of the No. Its better when it is the way it is now. Allen helped Murfreesboro Central post a 12-0 record as a senior. Mark Humphrey, who has spent 40 years as a sports photographer for The Associated Press in Nashville, will retire on Nov. 22. He struggled to find minutes last season in part because he didnt master Louisvilles offensive or defensive system. In his one season at TSU he played in six games before suffering a season-ending injury. Has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. Just be solid for me, and I'll play you. As far as Ellis goes, he backed up his claim from earlier in the offseason that he is "embracing" the program. "I have a freshman, I have a sophomore, and I have two more freshmen that are goingat me each and every day, making me better. Payne fully admits that there is still a ways to go with Traynor, and that Traynor has occasionally struggled with how hard he has been getting pushed, but that he is proud of the progress he has made in his time at Louisville. He will be joined later in the week by the other drivers who made the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs along with rookie of the year Austin Cindric, Xfinity Series champion Ty Gibbs and Camping World Truck Series champion Zane Smith. Analysis: Theres a good chance Ellis will play more minutes than anyone this season, and there figures to be a drop-off when he leaves the court. The Cardinals shot 6 for 23 (26%) from the floor in the first half. All rights reserved. Payne has experimented more with his top two point guards starter El Ellis and reserve Hercy Miller sharing the court so Ellis can play off the ball, the better to maximize his scoring skills. The Cardinals 26.1% field-goal percentage was their worst of any half this season. "I want my players to understand what that means. "He was like, 'What?' "But it's also giving back to our sports and the things that we love for our athletes to be a part of." but the game-winning layup was waived off. Louisville tried to get others to join the roster, but it didn't work out, according to Payne. From the beginning of the season to the end of last weeks Maui Invitational, Payne said, hes seen improvement in stretches of defense where we've gotten stops and turned those into much-needed transition offense opportunities. In fact, Payne wishes they'd had been picked even lower. When I evaluated him and talked to him and talked to the people who played against him and with him, that's not what they said. Either could spell Curry at center, but that leaves limited playing time for Wheeler, who might have the best combination of length and athleticism of the lot. There was no high-level scorer, no significant gap between the top of the rotation and the bottom. The Cardinals also list Mike James as a 'guard/forward' and have four walk-ons, including Hercy Miller, listed as guards. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. WebVisit ESPN for the game summary of the Louisville Cardinals vs. Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAM basketball game on November 21, 2022 Hercy Miller made Free Throw. That ranks 356th out of 363 Division I teams, according to KenPom.com. He tweaked the roster more than overhauled it, and the Cards exhibition opener a 57-47 loss to Division II Lenoir-Rhyne indicates at least some of Louisvilles issues linger. Returnee: El Ellis (6-foor-3 sr.) Newcomers: Fabio Basili (6-4 fr. Payne has six returning scholarship players on the roster, while he added four new scholarship players since he took over in March. The University of Louisville men's basketball team is on the wrong side of history to start the season. Men's College Basketball News. Visit ESPN for the game summary of the Louisville Cardinals vs. Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAM basketball game on November 21, 2022 Hercy Miller made Free Throw. Luther Allen, who helped lead Murfreesboro Central to the 1970 Class AAA state football championship, died on Nov. 15. Men's College Basketball News. Source: Mark Binda, WTVF-5 senior programming directorEach rating point is equal to 11,685 TV homes in the Nashville market. "I've really taken to heart being a leader of this team, trying to be better for the guys because of what we went through last year. "John is a tremendous friend of mine. He entered the transfer portal and transferred to Xavier but never played there. In keeping with modern positions, the roster is broken down into point guards, wings including shooting guards and small forwards and bigs, covering power forwards and centers: Tip-off time, streaming:How to watch Louisville men's basketball vs. Chaminade: Tip-off time, streaming, Newcomers: Fabio Basili (6-4 fr. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. And theres no indication yet, even amid mounting losses, that Payne has lost his team. Assisted by Hercy Miller. 6 Louisville some trouble before losing 75-70 last Sunday. How to watch Louisville men's basketball vs. Maryland: Tip-off, TV, streaming. The Cardinals couldn't rally to beat Bellarmine and couldn't hold off Wright State and Tuesday will look to avoid an 0-3 start. U of L probably cant count on significant help from its backups here. Especially at a tradition-rich program unaccustomed even to mediocrity, let alone ineptitude. Louisville has gotten plenty of offseason work in the gym, there's no doubt about that. The Bruins lost Wednesday at MTSU 80-62. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program held their annual Media Day on Wednesday, and you can imagine, the Cardinals had plenty to discuss regarding the upcoming 2022-23 season. Gromos left the Commodores broadcast team in 2015 to concentrate on his private business. Joe Fisher and John Gromos, who called Vanderbilt football games on the radio for 17 seasons, reunited Friday night. Center, Payne's Culture Change Focusing on Getting Players to "Conquer Themselves". ); Hercy Miller (6-3 so.) 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