Louisville basketball's standout backcourt players, Terrence Edwards Jr. and Chucky Hepburn, are set to face off in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, showcasing their skills to NBA scouts. The tournament features top senior players vying for NBA draft consideration, with a chance to secure invites to the NBA combine or opportunities in the G League or internationally.
Edwards, leading scorer for U of L in the previous season, joins Roger Brown's Sports Bar & Restaurant, while Hepburn represents the Portsmouth Sports Club. The game is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m., marking the players' tournament debut. The PIT championship game is set for Saturday, with both players bringing strong performances from their respective collegiate careers.
Former rivals on different teams, Edwards and Hepburn met in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, where Edwards' James Madison squad defeated Hepburn's Wisconsin team. Fans can catch the exciting matchup between the ex-Cardinals at Churchland High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, with the livestream available at https://go.prepspin.com/.