Yesterday, the Cardinals learned that they are ranked No. 11 in the nation after the AP Polls were released on Monday morning. Louisville basketball fans are disappointed to be left out of the top 10, but the truth is that preseason rankings truly don't mean much.
Louisville will have plenty of opportunities to make a statement and to prove their worth. The Cardinals have a gauntlet of a nonconference schedule as they will face No. 14 Arkansas, No. 18 Tennessee, and No. 19 Kansas in a preseason showdown. They will also face Baylor, Memphis, and Cincinnati, making it clear that this team has numerous opportunities to earn the respect it deserves.