BIG EAST TOP POINT GUARDS 2008-2009: 8) EDGAR SOSA

November 5, 2008


Based on potential heading into last season, Edgar Sosa was rated very high and listed as a key component of Louisville becoming a national title challenger. The Cards had a very successful season, advancing to the Elite 8 and finishing just behind Georgetown in the conference standings, but it was a year of frustration for Sosa, the 6-foot-1 point guard from NYC.

After a freshman season where he averaged over 11 points per game and finished with an eye-opening 31 against Texas A&M in a second round NCAA Tournament loss, much was expected from Sosa in 2007-2008. However, Sosa never seemed to grasp the point guard position the way coach Rick Pitino demanded from him and ultimately, his numbers slid significantly, along with his playing time. Sosa averaged just 7.6 points a game and 1.8 assists as he shared the point guard position with Andre McGee.

This season, indications are once again a shared point guard role for Sosa. However, if the light turns on in his junior season under coach Pitino, Sosa could very well become the floor general this team needs and in doing so, being the driving force behind a big season for the Cards.

Finding a reliable point guard will drive the college basketball odds of Louisville into one of the favorite positions to compete for a national title. Sosa has the tools and potential and the NBE Basketball Report staffers still believe that potential can be realized.