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The Numbers: Rick Pitino And The Sweet 16

By Mike Rutherford

By now you've probably heard at least something about Rick Pitino's dominance in the Sweet 16. The Louisville head coach will be looking for his 12th win in 12 career appearances in the round when the Cards face Kentucky on Friday night in Indianapolis.

That Pitino is 11-0 in Regional semifinal appearances for his career only tells half the story. The man has been flat out dominant in the Sweet 16, winning all but last year's game against Oregon by double digits, winning five times by 21 points or more and twice by more than 30.

Here's the full rundown of Pitino's Sweet 16 ownership:

All-Time Sweet 16 Results

6. Providence 103, 2. Alabama 82 (1987)
2. Kentucky 87, 3. Massachusetts 77 (1992)
1. Kentucky 103, 5. Wake Forest 69 (1993)
1. Kentucky 97, 5. Arizona State 73 (1995)
1. Kentucky 101, 4. Utah 70 (1996)
1. Kentucky 83, 4. St. Joseph's 68 (1997)
4. Louisville 93, 1. Washington 79 (2005)
3. Louisville 79, 2. Tennessee 60 (2008)
1. Louisville 103, 12. Arizona 64 (2009)
4. Louisville 57, 1. Michigan State 44 (2012)
1. Louisville 77, 12. Oregon 69 (2013)

Average Margin of Victory: 19.8

Average Margin of Victory at Louisville: 18.6

Here's hoping the list is expanded in three nights.

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