Recruiting & Kentucky men's basketball beat reporter Cam Drummond of the Lexington Herald-Leader joins Jack! The guys dive deep into Louisville's recruiting under Kenny Payne, why KP hasn't had the type of recruiting success expected when he took the job, the latest on the Karter Knox recruitment and the weird vibes around his visit to UofL. Later, they discuss the Koron Davis situation, ponder the future (or lack thereof) for Kenny Payne at Louisville, preview the upcoming...

Jack is joined by former Floyd Street's Finest/Louisville beat reporter Jeff Greer! The guys talk about UofL's loss at DePaul, before spending the majority of the podcast discussing the future (or lack thereof) for Kenny Payne at Louisville, when such a coaching change might take place and speculate about the Cardinal basketball job. They wrap up picking some of the top games from a LOADED weekend slate in college hoops! Listen to the podcast: 🎧...

Jack and Mark react Louisville's loss in their ACC opener at Virginia Tech. They break down what went wrong for the Cards in the loss, what issues are lingering from past losses and some trends for Kenny Payne's team. The guys wrap up looking ahead to Louisville's game at DePaul on Saturday! Listen to the podcast: 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/floyd-streets-finest-a-louisville-basketball-podcast/id1536371252 🎥...

Jack and Mark discuss Louisville's wins over New Mexico State and Bellarmine! The guys take a big picture look with the two games, wondering what progress has been made and what the Cards can take away from the two tight wins. Later, they talk Ty-Laur Johnson's need for an expanded role, the Ty-Laur tights situation, what adjustments Louisville can make defensively and lineup wise (small ball?) and some thoughts on the ACC/SEC Challenge. Coach and Jack wrap up trying to predict how many games...

IT'S FEAST WEEK! Jack and Coach open discussing a LOADED week in college hoops before diving into Louisville's performance in the Empire Classic! The guys breakdown how Louisville impressed against Texas and Indiana before dissecting what went wrong late in both games. Later, they discuss what the two games mean for Kenny Payne's program long term and if the Cards can build on their performances. Listen to the podcast: 🎧...

Jack and Mark react to Louisville's loss to Chattanooga. The guys discuss what went wrong for the Cards, some alarming trends from the start of the UofL season and what Louisville needs to show against Coppin State on Wednesday. They wrap up the show looking ahead to next weekend's Empire Classic and preview a tough draw against Texas, and then the intrigue of a potential matchup with Indiana. Listen to the podcast: 🎧...

Mark and Jack break down Louisville's season opening win over UMBC! The guys discuss what went well for the Cards, what causes for concern linger, what can UofL replicate against stiffer competition, as well as look ahead to Friday's game against Chattanooga before wrapping up hitting on some national takeaways from the start of the college hoops season! Listen to the podcast: 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/floyd-streets-finest-a-louisville-basketball-podcast/id1536371252 🎥...

It's a new age on Floyd Street's Finest! Jack Grossman and Mark Liebermann open the new edition of the podcast joined by former host Jeff Greer. After some quick introductions, the guys spend the pod discussing what went wrong in Louisville's exhibition loss to Kentucky Wesleyan, the big questions facing Kenny Payne in year two as the Cardinal coach, wonder if the Cards will be able to fix their issues in time for the regular season to start and more. Listen to the podcast: 🎧...

Courier-Journal Cardinal hoops beat reporter Brooks Holton joins Jeff! The guys talk about Brooks' experience on the beat heading into his first full season covering the Cards before discussing a successful recruiting offseason for Kenny Payne, what to make of an extremely different Cardinal roster, expectations for year two and what the Cardinal head man could use from his time at rival Kentucky to help the Cards in the upcoming season. The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers:...

Jeff and Mike Rutherford look back on the life of Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum and the impact he made on the UofL program and the city of Louisville, as well as share anecdotes about what Denny meant to them. Later, the guys discuss a critical offseason for Kenny Payne and the basketball program and discuss expectations for a pivotal second season for the Cardinal coach. The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter:...

Jeff and Jack Grossman recap a tumultuous Cardinal basketball season, give out some season awards, look ahead to the offseason and what Kenny Payne needs to do to start rebuilding the Louisville program. The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff and producer Jack Grossman compare El Ellis' season to another Cardinal great, discuss the emergence of JJ Traynor and how he (and other Cardinal wings) may fit into next seasons roster! The guys also take a look at the national college hoops landscape ahead of March Madness!! The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WLKY's Dominique Yates joins Jeff to talk about Louisville's win over Georgia Tech, Emmanuel Okorafor immediate impact on the Cards, what Kenny Payne needs to do to rebuild UofL and more! The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAS sports reporter Kent Spencer joins Jeff to discuss the tumultuous Louisville basketball season, recent additions to the Cards roster, look ahead to the transfer portal and a pivotal upcoming offseason for Kenny Payne. The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff and Jack Grossman breifly talk about the 2013 NCAA title team before taking a deep dive into the long term state of the Louisville program under Kenny Payne. The guys talk about the disaster of this season and what Payne needs to do to potentially be able to rebuild the program. The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louisville guard Mike James joins Jeff to talk about his recent hot stretch of play, where he's improved as a player, recovering from missing last season with an injury and more! The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bellarmine Head Coach-In-Waiting Doug Davenport joins Jeff! The guys talk about the Knights, the current state of college basketball, Doug's time as an assistant under Rick Pitino and Chris Mack and more! The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louisville Radio Host Mike Rutherford joins Jeff to talk about the upcoming Louisville/Kentucky basketball game, the disastrous start to the Kenny Payne era at Louisville, can the Cards turn it around long term and more. The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Louisville assistant Mark Lieberman joins Jeff to give his thoughts on Louisville basketball's struggles. The guys also look at the long path of Kenny Payne's task to rebuild the Cardinal program, talks about his time Rick Pitino's staff and more! The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Dauster joins Jeff to discuss what the path forward might be for Louisville men’s basketball after a really poor start to the season. They also talk about Kenny Payne's recruiting efforts to try to turn around the basketball program. The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff and Jack Grossman spend the show discussing Louisville's historic 0-7 start to the season, worry that it won't get any better for the Cards as the season goes along, express the need for Kenny Payne and the coaching staff to have transfer portal/recruiting success and more. The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ Learn more about your ad...

Jeff discusses UofL's 0-2 start, shares some bright spots and his causes for concern for the Cards. Later, forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield joins the pod to discuss his path to Louisville, his game/aspirations, his love for aroma and more! The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff and Jack Grossman react to Louisville getting their ruling from the IARP, what it means for the Cards and Kenny Payne's program and what to expect moving forward. The guys also talk about the 2013 NCAA Title banner, if it will return to the Yum Center, as well as discuss the team's two exhibition games! The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Instagram:...

Jeff and Jack Grossman give their takeaways from the Red/White scrimmage! The guys points out which Cards were most impressive, break down the scrimmage do a short fantasy draft and more! The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louisville Forward Jae'Lyn Withers joins Jeff! The guys talk about Withers' decision to come back to UofL, how the new coaching staff has helped him improve his game, shares insights on what positions he might play for the Cards, preview the season and more! The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ Youtube:...