Unc-Louisville Basketball Game: What to Know
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The Louisville Cardinals will take on the UNC Tar Heels in an epic basketball game tonight. Here’s what you need to know about the matchup.
When and where is the game?
The UNC-Louisville basketball game will take place on February 12th at 8:00pm EST. The game will be held in Louisville, Kentucky at the KFC Yum! Center. This is a nationally televised game, so fans all over the country will be able to watch.
How can I watch the game?
The UNC-Louisville basketball game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Who are the players to watch?
The answer to this question largely depends on who you ask. As far as the fans are concerned, there are several players who are worth watching during the game. Here is a list of some of the most popular players on each team:
UNC Players:
-Rico Gathers: Gathers is a senior forward who is averaging 11.5 points and 10 rebounds per game He is one of the team’s best shot blockers and is considered one of the top rebounders in the country.
– Marcus Paige: Paige is a junior guard who is UNC’s leading scorer, averaging 17.5 points per game He is also one of the best three-point shooters in the country, making 42% of his attempts from beyond the arc.
– Kennedy Meeks: Meeks is a sophomore forward who has developed into one of UNC’s most consistent scoring threats, averaging 11 points and 6 rebounds per game
Louisville Players:
– Terry Rozier: Rozier is a sophomore guard who leads Louisville in scoring, averaging 17 points per game He is also one of the team’s best perimeter defenders and has been known to make some highlight reel plays on both ends of the court.
– Montrezl Harrell Harrell is a junior forward who averages 15 points and 9 rebounds per game. He is an extremely athletic player who loves to dunk the ball and often finishes games with highlight reel dunks.
– Wayne Blackshear: Blackshear is a senior guard who has been with Louisville for four years. He provides valuable experience and leadership for the team and is averaging 12 points per game this season.
What is the history between these two teams?
The Louisville Cardinals and the North Carolina Tar Heels are two of the most storied programs in college basketball They have met a total of 59 times, with Louisville holding a 30-29 edge in the series.
Their first meeting came in 1913, when Louisville beat North Carolina 40-10. Tar Heels would get revenge the following year, beating Louisville 17-14. The two teams would not meet again until 1922, when they played four times in a span of six days. Louisville won three of those four games.
The most recent meeting between the two teams came in 2016, when they met in the ACC tournament semifinals. UNC won that game 83-59.
Who are the coaches?
Head Coach for UNC is Roy Williams and head coach for Louisville is Rick Pitino. Roy Williams has been coaching the team since 2003 and has led the team to 3 NCAA Championships He is also a 2-time national coach of the year. Rick Pitino has been coaching Louisville since 2001 and has led the team to 1 NCAA championship
How do the teams match up?
The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Here’s a look at how the teams match up:
Offense:
UNC is averaging 79.6 points per game while Louisville is averaging 77.3 Points per game The Tar Heels re shooting 47 percent from the field, while the Cardinals are shooting 45 percent from the field.
Defense:
UNC is allowing 68.1 points per game while Louisville is allowing 67.4 points per game. The Tar Heels are allowing opponents to shoot 40 percent from the field, while the Cardinals are allowing opponents to shoot 39 percent from the field.
What are the analysts saying?
The Un-Louisville basketball game is set to take place on December 28th at 7:00 pm EST. As the date approaches, analysts are release their opinions on who will win the game.
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has Louisville as a nine seed in his latest bracketology release, while Jerry Palm of CBS Sports has them as a 10 seed. In terms of the KenPom rankings, which measure offensive and defensive efficiency Louisville is currently 42nd while UNC is 20th.
On paper, it looks like UNC has a slight advantage but with games like this, it often comes down to which team wants it more. Anything can happen in a rivalry game so make sure to tune in!
What are the odds?
As of right now, the odds for the UNC-Louisville basketball game are UNC – 4.5, Louisville +4.5. This means that if you were to bet on UNC, they would have to win the game by more than 4 points in order for you to win your bet. If you were to bet on Louisville, they could lose the game by up to 4 points and you would still win your bet. The odds may change as the game gets closer and more bets are placed.
How can I stream the game?
The game will be broadcast on ESPN News. It will also be available to stream on the ESPN app
How can I listen to the game?
If you can’t make it to the game, there are a few ways you can listen to it. Radio play-by-play is available on 840 WHAS (as well as online at whas.com), and TV coverage is available on ESPNNews.
