UofL Men’s Basketball Final Four Pep Rally
Fourth Street Live! held a pep rally on April 17 to celebrate the University of Louisville men’s basketball team’s successful season and Final Four appearance.
Coach Rick Pitino and the team participated in the event, along with the UofL spirit groups and a crowd of Cardinal fans.
UofL won the Big East tournament championship and advanced to their ninth NCAA Final Four while facing the nation’s second-toughest schedule during the 2011-12 season.
Photos by BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer
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- Lauren Thompson and Maria Hilpp.
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- Doug Smith and Sheila Carson.
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- Kristen and T.J. Paxton.
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- Ed Fant and Susie Howard.
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- Gwen and Raquel Harvey.
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- Sarah Sakalys and Shanae Moorman.
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- Mia and Kevin Sims.
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- Thousands of Louisville fans attended the event.
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- 2012 West Regional Champion and Big East Men’s Basketball Champion trophies.
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- The 2012 West Regional Champion and Big East Men’s Basketball Champion trophies were on display as members of the Louisville men’s basketball team sat in the background.
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- Rick Pitino.
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- Rick Pitino was all smiles.
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- Kyle Kuric.
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- Kyle Kuric.
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- Chris Smith.
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- Peyton Siva.
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- Rick Pitino acknowledged the Louisville fans.
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- Mayor Greg Fischer, Tom Jurich and Rick Pitino.
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- The 2012 West Regional Champion and 2012 Big East Men’s Basketball Champion trophies were on display.
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- Kyle Kuric lifted the West Regional Champion trophy up for the crowd to see.
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- Kyle Kuric walked onto the stage holding the West Regional Champion trophy.
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- Fans screamed as the Louisville men’s basketball team was introduced.
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- Peyton Siva.
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- Peyton Siva held a handful of shirts to be tossed into the crowd.
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- Russ Smith.
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- Wayne Blackshear threw a souvenir shirt into the crowd.
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- Angel Nunez tossed a souvenir shirt into the crowd.
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- This boy was focused on the introduction of the members of the team.
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- All eyes were fixed on what was happening on the stage.
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- Tom Jurich spoke.
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- This young boy had a birds-eye view of the event.
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- Hands were quite active throughout the event.
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- The Ladybirds performed.
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- Mayor Greg Fischer and Tom Jurich conversed during the ceremony.
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- Elisha Dale had her hands in the Louisville position.
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- Mayor Greg Fischer spoke.
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- This young fan was all eyes.
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- Louisville fans of all ages were present.
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- The Ladybirds and Cardinal Bird preformed on stage.
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- U of L cheerleaders were present.
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- Shanae Moorman helped lead the cheering.
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- Elaine and Yzonne Jones.
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- Mary and Jimmy Joines.
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- Gregory Pendleton, Deward Reed and Harold Hill.
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- Kathy McDermott and Nancy Evans.
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- Elaine Jones arrived early to get a prime position to watch the celebration.
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- Pat Travis.
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- UofL Cardinal mascot.
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- Sean Moth, center, with the UofL Marketing Crew.
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- Barry Dunn with twins Ethan and Conner Dunn.
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- Mayor Greg Fischer surrounded by his own fans.
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- Elle Smith, Marcela Moore, Kelsey Everitt and Cami Wilbur.
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- Jamie Banks, Katelyn Willis, Bonnie Sue Isaac, Jimmy Isaac, Scott Evans and Angie Evans.
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- Mary, Grand and William Britt.
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- Victoria Ruby and Jenny Petrie.
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- Coach Rick Pitino amongst the fans.
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- Kyle Kuric talks to supporters.
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- Peyton Siva returns a high-five.
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- Russ Smith.
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- Gorgui Dieng meets the fans.
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- Brittney Miller and Justin Vandergriff.
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- Bryan Easter, E.Z. Datatman and Rico Luciano.
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- Taking photos of the crowd.
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- Rachel Taylor, Kate Chawansky and Jarrett Cathey.
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- Chase and Karen Howard.
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- Jason Kelley.
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- A full 4th Street Live.
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- Michael Landrum, Sr., Melanie Much, Michael Landrum, Jr., and Madison Allen.
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- Ayria Winstead and Kamron Carter.
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- John and Tim Ratliff.
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- Lavel White.
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- Sara Hornung and Shara Clem.
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- Todd Calvert, Derek Lyons and Duncan Hill.
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- UofL cheerleaders.
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