—Spread check: NC State by 6.5.
—Some very bad news for Louisville’s next opponent as NC State announced Monday morning that starting middle linebacker Isaiah Moore will be out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Moore is a senior captain who currently ranks second on the team in total tackles.
—Bill Connelly’s S&P rankings for ESPN have Louisville at No. 35 and Kentucky at No. 36. The Cards jumped 18 spots after their win over Boston College.
—Hailey Van Lith is one of 20 players on the watch list for the 2022 Nancy Lieberman Award, which is given annually to the best point guard in women’s college basketball.