For a team that lost its top four scorers, three of its top four rebounders and nearly 90% of its three-point shooting, the University of Louisville men’s basketball team still has solid expectations percolating around it.

This will be a college basketball season unlike any other. Enjoy every game, dribble and even the player comparisons.

Donovan Mitchell has a chance to become the best NBA player produced by the University of Louisville — and a $170 million player.

There are certainly college basketball programs with more players bouncing through the NBA playoffs than the University of Louisville. No program gave people more to talk about last weekend than a pair of Cardinals. Take your pick.

Kobe Bryant was the greatest 13th pick in the history of the NBA. He made a lot of wise guys look dumb.