Beating Louisville is one of John Calipari’s favorite habits as Kentucky’s basketball coach. Over the years he’s brought joy to the BBN almost every time the two teams have met. Despite the Wildcats’ slow start in 2020, Calipari’s 11-2 record over Louisville is one reason to be optimistic for the rivalry’s renewal this Saturday.
Before celebrating the joyous Christmas holiday, relive some of the most wonderful Kentucky-Louisville moments from the last 11 seasons.
2010: What Elbow?
If the refs didn’t see DeMarcus Cousins throw a bow into Jared Swopshire’s face, neither did I.
Cousins finished with 18 points and 18 rebounds in a nine-point win over the Cards, the first of many for Calipari.