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Louisville Basketball: 2018-19 season preview for the Cardinals

By Brian Rauf

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 28: Chris Mack speaks after being introduced as the new men's basketball coach of the University of Louisville Cardinals during a press conference at KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 28: Chris Mack speaks after being introduced as the new men's basketball coach of the University of Louisville Cardinals during a press conference at KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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LOUISVILLE, KY – FEBRUARY 18: Ryan McMahon#30 of the Louisville Cardinals shoots the ball during the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at KFC YUM! Center on February 18, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY – FEBRUARY 18: Ryan McMahon#30 of the Louisville Cardinals shoots the ball during the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at KFC YUM! Center on February 18, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Key reserves

Jordan Nwora
There’s a strong possibility Nwora finds his way into the starting lineup because of his shooting ability, but for now, we see him as the sixth man that sees starter-level minutes. The 6-8 wing shot 43.9 percent from deep a year ago.

Khwan Fore
Fore started each of the last two years at Richmond before moving to Louisville as a grad transfer. A solid overall player with no glaring weaknesses, Fore will provide an experienced, calming presence in the backcourt off the bench.

Dwayne Sutton
Sutton is the best rebounding wing on the roster and that toughness should make him an instant favorite for Mack. He averaged four rebounds in 15 minutes per game last year and, if he continues to improve as a shooter (35.4 percent from three), could be a consistent starter.

Ryan McMahon
McMahon is firmly entrenched in his role as the long-range sniper off the bench. The 6-foot, 170-pounder showed a little more to his game last year, but that’s just a bonus. He’ll be on the court for his shooting.

Akoy Agau
Agau might be the most well-traveled grad transfer in the country. The 6-8 forward started his career with the Cardinals and spent two years in Louisville before moving to Georgetown. Yet after sitting a year and playing the next season for the Hoyas, he transferred to SMU. He played there last season and is now back at Louisville. Got all of that? Anyways, he’ll simply depth in the frontcourt for this guard-heavy team.

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