LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Louisville guard Russ Smith is the
Cardinals' offensive catalyst who plays entirely by feel - often
frustrating coach Rick Pitino.
Yet, Pitino knows he can't win without his frenetic playmaker.
The sophomore is averaging 13.3 points per game in the NCAA
tournament and his play will be pivotal when Louisville faces
Kentucky in Saturday's rematch at the Final Four in New Orleans.
Smith scored 30 points in the Cardinals' 69-62 loss to the
Wildcats on Dec. 31. It was the most points any individual scored
against Kentucky this season.
But Smith has lapses that raise Pitino's ire. He is often caught
apologizing to his coach. Smith sums up his play saying he doesn't
know why he does what he does.
Pitino coined another term for his inconsistency:
"Russdiculous."
