One might expect news conferences after a tight rivalry game to be jab-fests.
But not on Sunday at the KFC Yum Center after fifth-ranked Louisville dropped Kentucky 80-75 behind 32 points from star Asia Durr.
It was a lovefest. Cardinals Coach Jeff Walz complimented UK seniors Taylor Murray and Maci Morris for sticking things out when things were sliding a few years ago.
Walz, who coached Cats guard Rhyne Howard to a gold medal in Team USA basketball this summer, said the player who had an 25 points, 10 rebounds and six assists is one of the best young talents in the country.