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ESPN's updated power rankings put this ACC giant at No 6 while Duke trails behind

Louisville basketball is 4-0 and is ranked No. 6 in the nation for the first time since 2020. This Cardinals team last played Saturday, November 15, when Louisville dominated Ohio 106-81. The Cards will now look to face an old rival, the Cincinnati Bearcats, tomorrow evening from the Heritage Bank Center.

This is the Cards' first game away from the KFC Yum! Center, and it will mark a true test on the road. Entering this showdown, Louisville is considered one of the best teams in the nation, with the fifth-highest odds to win the 2026 National Title, and ESPN ranked them No.