We already know Louisville basketball had one of the most challenging schedules across the country in the non-conference, featuring matchups with five top 25 teams in Kentucky, Michigan State, Tennessee, Marquette and Indiana as well as other challenging mid-major opponents in Kent State, Vermont, and Lipscomb. Finishing 9-4 is by no means a bad look for Louisville, especially picking up wins against #9 Michigan State, Seton Hall, and Lipscomb, three likely tournament teams.
With the ACC play now officially here things are getting real for Louisville. Each game will matter as the Cards are a team squarely on the bubble with another absolutely brutal stretch coming in February that features UNC, Virginia Tech, FSU and Duke all in a 10 day stretch.