Louisville basketball is on the road for its first true road game this week, as the No. 6 Cardinals travel to Fayetteville to take on the No. 25 Arkansas Razorbacks. Pat Kelsey will get a shot to take down Louisville’s old rival in John Calipari at Bud Walton Arena tomorrow night in a thrilling ACC/SEC matchup.
Both teams had high expectations entering this season, as they are led by elite backcourts filled with 4-stars and 5-stars. This is one of the most anticipated matchups of the week and of the month. With Arkansas already dropping two games to Michigan State and Duke, they are up against the wall early, trying to make a statement.
As for Louisville, Kelsey made it clear this morning in his press conference that this is one of the most talented teams in the nation, and that their backcourt will pose a challenge. The Cardinals would like to go on the road in early December, earn a marquee victory, and try to claim that they are a top-five team in the nation.
Louisville basketball set to face ‘one of the most talented teams’ in the nation
Arkansas is currently 5-2, but Kelsey is letting the Cardinals fans know that this team is one of the best in the nation. They play fast, are athletic, and have an elite backcourt, just like Louisville. When looking ahead to the game, Kelsey doesn’t shy away from letting his emotions out, and he tells the fans he is just as excited for this December clash as the fans are…