1. NCAA Tournament Champions: The Louisville and Luke Hancock Story

    Finally. Vindication. I can’t remember how many brackets I’ ve filled out. I know I’ ve done it for at least ten seasons, because I vividly remember UConn’s championship in 2004...

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  2. Louisville Basketball: Breaking Down Cardinals' Chances of Back-to-Back Titles

    Louisville just capped off a great college basketball season with the national championship victory over Michigan Monday night...

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  3. Russ Smith Wants to Celebrate Title at Waffle House with President Obama

    It is customary for championship winning teams to visit the White House. National champion Russ Smith already has big plans for his moment with President Obama...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 1 month ago 331 reads 0 comments

  4. Cardinal Fans Revel in Louisville NCAA Victory

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Fans poured into the streets to celebrate the Cardinals' NCAA championship win over Michigan, throwing all-night parties that at one point became so raucous police in riot gear used pepper spray to break them up...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 1 month ago 20,746 reads 0 comments

  5. Louisville Featured on SI Cover

    Your Cover This Week: BROTHERS, CHAMPIONS featuring Louisville's Luke Hancock and Peyton Siva: pic.twitter...

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  6. Rick Pitino Says He's Getting a Tattoo After Louisville Wins National Title

    It’s time to pony up, Rick. Minutes after beating the Michigan Wolverines and winning the 2013 NCAA National Championship, Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino let the nation in on a little secret: He’s getting a tattoo ...

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  7. How Louisville Hero Luke Hancock Celebrated His Title Night

    The unlikeliest Most Outstanding Player in Final Four history snakes his way around boisterous, delirious men, women and children inside the JW Marriott ballroom early Tuesday morning, stopping exactly 36 times to pose for pictures or sign autographs...

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  8. Rick Pitino's Rise Back to the Top

    Rick Pitino stood a few feet to the side of the basket, his hand interlocked with his wife, Joanne's. Neither were unable to contain their emotion as One Shining Moment blared throughout the Georgia Dome...

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  9. Russ Smith's Dad Says Son Will Leave Louisville for NBA

    On the court after Monday's national championship game, as the Louisville Cardinals cut down a net, Russ Smith Sr. told SI.com that his son Russ will turn pro. Russ Smith Jr., a junior, led Louisville in scoring this season...

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  10. Louisville Basketball: Cardinals Will Repeat as National Champs in 2014

    The Louisville Cardinals may just be hours removed from defeating the Michigan Wolverines, 82-76, to win their first national championship since 1986, but Rick Pitino ’s squad should already be looking to 2014...

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  11. Rick Pitino's Reward for Winning the National Title? A Tattoo

    ATLANTA — Rick Pitino made a promise to his team. He told them that if they win the National Championship, that he would get a tattoo. They won the National Championship...

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  12. 2013 NCAA Basketball Championship: Louisville Cardinals' Road to the Top

    Louisville and Michigan treated sports fans across the country to one of the most enjoyable NCAA title games in recent memory. The intensity and quality of play was high from the tip...

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  13. Louisville Parade 2013: Route, Date, Time, TV Schedule, Live Stream and More

    UPDATE: Tuesday, April 9 at 3:05 p.m. ET by Ryan Rudnansky Initial reports of the Louisville parade being on Wednesday were incorrect, according to Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer ...

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  14. Luke Hancock: Small-School Transfer Proves He Can Play with the Big Boys

    There's a stigma, fair or not, about the competitive chasm between high-major schools and mid-majors. Though recruiting databases have proven responsible for oversight after oversight ...

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  15. Rick Pitino: Hall of Fame Induction Should Have Come Much Sooner

    There aren’t many coaches with the résumé Rick Pitino boasts. With 661 wins and 17 tournament appearances spanning four decades, the legendary coach should have found a home in the Hall of Fame long before this season...

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  16. Michigan vs. Louisville: Breaking Down Title Game's Biggest Position Battles

    After weeks of breathtaking action, we've finally arrived at the 2013 NCAA National Championship Game. The college basketball Gods have spoken, thus leaving us with a battle between the Michigan Wolverines and Louisville Cardinals...

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  17. Luke Hancock's Dad Is Another Reason to Root for Cardinals in Championship Game

    The beauty of sports isn’t just in the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Those aspects steal the headlines, but there’s so much more to love about a culture that often brings out our most human elements...

    Justin Onslow Written by Justin Onslow about 1 month ago 7,270 reads 0 comments

  18. Kevin Ware Injury Update: Louisville Guard's Spirit Aids Rehab and Team's Run

    Kevin Ware's mental approach is refreshing. Despite having suffered one of the most gruesome and disturbing injuries I've ever seen, he maintains a grounded and positive outlook on his recovery and his team's success...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 1 month ago 7,146 reads 0 comments

  19. Russ Smith Must Shrug Off Poor Shooting Night For Louisville To Defeat Michigan

    In basketball, shooters—like quarterbacks in football—must have short memories in order to ensure long-term success...

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  20. Pitino Adds Hall of Fame to His Resume

    ATLANTA (WDRB) – Rick Pitino 's Magical Monday followed the expected script: The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame introduced Pitino as a member of its 2013 class during at announcement at the Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown Atlanta...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 1 month ago 555 reads 0 comments

  21. 2013 NCAA Basketball Championship Prediction: Louisville Cuts Down the Nets

    A quick review of Louisville's and Michigan's statistical DNA for the 2013 season suggests a tightly contested matchup on Monday night in Atlanta. Here's a quick rundown of the head-to-head season averages: PPG: MICH – 75...

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  22. Louisville Cardinals vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2013 National Championship Odds

    The No. 1 Louisville Cardinals have won 15 straight games and are now just one win away from claiming the NCAA Tournament title...

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  23. Why Rick Pitino's Ability to Adapt Is the Key to Louisville's Success

    It was clear on Saturday night that Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall’s game plan was being executed well enough to take down Louisville...

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  24. Louisville Beats Cal 64-57 to Reach Title Game

    Make that three straight upsets for Louisville, who used the latest thriller to head back to the women's national championship game for the first time since 2009...

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  25. Louisville vs. Michigan: Key Players for Both Teams in Championship Game

    If Trey Burke has a bad game against Louisville in the 2013 NCAA championship game, Michigan is doomed. Burke is a key player for the Wolverines, but he's not the only player who will impact the outcome of the contest...

    Jesse Reed Written by Jesse Reed about 1 month ago 257 reads 0 comments