LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Louisville enters the new season with something familiar and something fresh: a veteran core, heightened expectations, and a clear identity under head coach Pat Kelsey.

Ranked No. 11 nationally to start the year, the Cardinals are embracing pressure as a privilege, and insisting their approach won’t change with the number next to their name.

“I don’t think there was any difference from the day we got ranked to the day before,” forward Kasean Pryor said. “Our mindset is the same whether we’re ranked 25th, first, or nothing at all. We’ve got veteran guys, we have high standards, and there’s always pressure at Louisville. Pressure is a reward. We’re excited for the opportunity and looking forward to making a run at being No. 1 in the country.”

Forward J’Vonne Hadley echo

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