Location: Louisville, KY
Nickname: Cardinals
Conference: Big East
Last Year’s Record: 31-6

Why they’ll make it: As the case goes with all Rick Pitino-coached teams, Louisville will once again have a deep bench in which to work. While the stats may not show it, Rick Pitino makes good use of almost every player on his roster throughout the season. With so many players who saw significant minutes returning and a top-20 recruiting class arriving, expect much of the same out of the Cardinals. They’ll play extended full-court defense, make good use of the three-poin...

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