Ten things we learned about University of Louisville basketball during the Bahamas trip:
- Rick Pitino and Richard discover a tropical treat on the island, chomping chewing gum five sticks at a time.
- Dad and son inseparable on the sideline, finishing each other’s sentences.
- Russ Smith is a dead ringer for Sammy Davis, Jr.
- Russ Smith may be quicker than DaJuan Wheat.
- Bahamians, those who play basketball anyway, are not always smiling and hospitable.
- Kyle Kuric’s girlfriend among faces in the crowd, along with Ron Carmicle (yes, Carmicle) and Al Parrish.
- Chane Behanan already a better dribbler, passer, receiver, shooter and rebounder than Earl Clark.
- Bob Valvano sick, stuck in hotel room. Bad sunburn?
- Angel Nunez will bring the rainbow back to Louisville after a 25-year hiatus.
- Marvin Menzies has a future as a color man in broadcasting.
Paul said, and Bob verified, Bob had food poisoning.