Louisville Dominates Opening Exhibition Game with 91-50 Win

Louisville basketball coach Kenny Payne expressed disappointment with his team's performance in their season-opening exhibition game against Simmons College. Despite a 91-50 win, Payne criticized the team's lack of urgency, turnovers, and failure to execute plays. He emphasized the need for players to show discipline, fight, and confidence. Payne also expressed disappointment in the performance of returning players compared to freshman Dennis Evans, who had a strong presence on the court. He highlighted the team's defensive lapses, particularly allowing 30 points in the paint and 20 points off turnovers. Payne's evaluation of each player and tough love approach signals a shift in tone from last season's focus on rebuilding confidence.