When the University of Louisville's men's basketball team won the 2013 NCAA tournament, they also scored an exciting trip to the White House. President Obama, an ardent basketball fan, welcomed the Louisville Cardinals in the East Room today to applaud their accomplishments.
As the President said in his remarks, the Cardinals demonstrated throughout the year what it means to be student-athletes on and off the court. The team collectively earned just shy of a commendable 3.3 GPA, raised thousands of dollars for charity, and overcame physical obstacles to win the tournament.
In addition to celebrating the Cardinals' hard work and outstanding play, President Obama joked that the team also "stayed focused on one singular goal, and that is to bust my bracket" during their 35-5 season.
Fonte: White House