Key Highlights
- The love affair between the once-beloved former player and his alma mater was severed after Payne’s two seasons as head coach ended with a 12-52 record and two of the darkest years in program history. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt’s not fractured beyond repair, even for the former players who still haven’t allowed themselves to embrace the program like they once did because Payne was fired. Payne and UofL just need some time and some wins to get over it. Nothing makes bygones be bygones in sports like a special season.
- The Cardinals feel on the precipice of one, ranked No.
- 6, with a potential top-five NBA draft pick and considered one of the favorites to win it all.
- Payne, the associate head coach on John Calipari’s Razorbacks staff, will see for himself as the Cards travel to Arkansas for the ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt’s probably a good thing that UofL is on the road, too, because the wounds are still too fresh and it’s too soon for a reunion for Payne at the KFC Yum!
- Center. Louisville is planning on recognizing the 40th anniversary of its 1986 national championship team Payne was a part of on Jan.