One of the first games I remember well was MU-Louisville game back in the early 80s. Was there. Doc Rivers & company went toe to toe with the more talented Cardinals, ranked top 10 IIRC. I think they went to the final four that year. Had the McCray brothers and some others. We just ran out of gas at the end, but it was non stop action on both ends. Way more athletic of a game that you typically saw back then.
While I loved watching MU hoops, it really hooked me as a college basketball fan. Have always liked watching Louisville play and really love beating them.
As much as I hate ND, I would prefer a series with Louisville over them.