Tuesday morning Cardinal news and notes

There's a pretty solid Friday doubleheader set up with the Louisville baseball team taking on Wake Forest at 5 and the football team playing its spring game at 7. Admission to both events is free, and it's also dollar beer/dollar soda night at Jim Patterson Stadium.

I really thought heading into this season that Louisville baseball would be the major U of L program most challenged by the move to the ACC. Instead, the Cards are dominating the conference in a way they didn't dominate the Big East or the AAC, and are now the No. 3 team in the country according to Perfect Game. That's the highest ranking in program history.

Dan McDonnell's team is also No. 7 in the RPI, which could wind up being a huge boost in the team's very real quest to earn a national seed in the NCAA Tournament. Some very exciting days lie ahead at Jim Patterson Stadium.

Speaking of the Cardinal Nine, they are back in action tonight in Columbus, where they'll take on Ohio State at  7 p.m. You can watch the game live on the Big Ten Network.

Donovan Mitchell tells the Courier-Journal that he will graduate from Brewster Academy next month, then spend a week at home before heading to U of L for good in early June.

This is just fantastic.

I love this place.

The Cincinnati Reds sent former U of L star Chris Dominguez down to the Louisville Bats on Monday.

Is this good?

#ACCBase ERA leaders: @UofLBaseball - 2.38 @NDBaseball - 2.92 @CanesBaseball - 3.02 @NCStateBaseball - 3.14 @Duke_BASE - 3.14

— ACC Baseball (@ACCBaseball) April 12, 2015

The ACC lost some more star power on Monday when Virginia's Justin Anderson announced his intention to enter the NBA Draft. The Cavaliers are still likely to be a top three preseason pick in the conference.

Starting today, you will be able to use emojis in the comments section. Now, this world is all yours.

Congratulations to the U of L spirit groups on bringing home three national titles from the NCA-NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance National Championships in Daytona over the weekend. The Small Co-Ed Cheer Squad, the All-Girl Cheer Squad and the Ladybirds all were crowned best in the country.

It's like a still from a horror movie about zombie Louisville fans.

@CardChronicle My wife insisted on something educational -- learning about light on Spring Break. pic.twitter.com/plCMrXvU7r

— Jay Millstead (@jmillstead) April 8, 2015

Ray Harper claims he doesn't know who Geno Auriemma is, which, in the extremely unlikely case of that statement being true, says more about Harper than it does Auriemma.

Taylor County star Quentin Goodin tells Scout.com that he'd like to commit before the start of his senior season, and adds that his dad is a Louisville fan.

The U of L women check in at No. 7 in this ESPN way too early top 25 for 2015-16.

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Jeff Walz's new foundation has been established with Myisha Hines-Allen and Mariya Moore coming off great rookie seasons. Sprinkle in another outstanding incoming freshman class and the Cardinals will qualify as the best young team in the country.

The Louisville lacrosse team is feeling the pain of the move to the ACC, as the ladies are 9-5 overall but just 1-4 in conference play.

Likely Kentucky Derby favorite American Pharaoh arrived in Louisville on Monday. Mark Coomes wonders if he's a super horse or just super lucky.

Ballard standout Jalen Perry has committed to Middle Tennessee State.

Speaking of Ballard standouts, DeVante Parker has an important announcement.

Never Lost To UK.

— DeVante Parker (@DeVanteParker09) April 9, 2015

Class of 2016 guard Jagan Mosely from famed St. Anthony (NJ) says he plans on visiting Louisville.

And finally, Russ Smith finally got some extended court time for the Grizzlies Monday night, and responded by scoring 16 points and dishing out 4 assists in just 10 minutes. Smith finished the game +25, and helped the Grizz turn what had been a 32-point deficit to the Warriors into a 111-107 loss. Maybe he should play more.