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Louisville men's basketball program ready to prove themselves
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VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: Louisville Introduces Kenny Payne – The Crunch
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This is how Kenny Payne will make Louisville great again!
College basketball: John Calipari, Kenny Payne have something to prove
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Kenny Payne, Louisville make six-year deal official as coach
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Louisville basketball: Koron Davis on commitment to Cards, Kenny Payne
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College basketball: John Calipari, Kenny Payne have something to prove
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What Kenny Payne, Louisville Players Said After Red and White
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Ty'Lauer Johnson has made a case to be in Cards' starting lineup