Syracuse Basketball: Top 5 things to know ahead of Louisville game

LOUISVILLE, KY - JANUARY 26: Jordan Nwora #33 of the Louisville Cardinals reacts after a dunk against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half of the game at KFC YUM! Center on January 26, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville won 66-51. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - JANUARY 26: Jordan Nwora #33 of the Louisville Cardinals reacts after a dunk against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half of the game at KFC YUM! Center on January 26, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville won 66-51. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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2. Three guys are averaging in double figures for the Cardinals, are those the straws that stir the drink? Tell us more about these guys and what makes them tick (both good and bad)?

"Numbers can be a bit deceiving, as only one player, Jordan Nwora, was averaging double figures up until ACC play. Nwora is without a doubt the best offensive player for Louisville and he has the ability to beat teams at times, almost single-handedly because of his shooting from deep and in the mid-range. The guy who has emerged as the team’s second guy is a graduate transfer, Christen Cunningham. Cunningham came in as the all-time leader in assists at Samford, a feat he accomplished in just three seasons, and was expected to have a big role – but no one saw him developing into a legitimate offensive weapon. Not only is he giving the Cards near double-digit assists most games, but he’s also capable of putting up 15 or more with the right situation. The third guy on the list is Dwayne Sutton, whose role is to bring the energy and toughness, but can easily score 12+ and grab 8+ boards on any given night. In the post-Louisville has gotten some production from UConn transfer Steven Enoch, who comes off the bench, and sophomore Malik Williams – but not enough to make them consistent threats."