Louisville basketball's second annual Louisville Live pep rally is basically a giant party to usher in the new college hoops season. And you can still take in all the action even if you can't make it down to Fourth Street Live on Friday night.

The entire two-hour event will be broadcast online through ACC Network Extra at 7 p.m. Friday, available to stream on the WatchESPN app for eligible subscribers.

The second edition of Louisville basketball's pep rally promises to deliver up-close moments with Cardinals men's and women's players, shooting and dunk contests and a performance by the Harlem Globetrotters.

Word has it that Louisville athletic director Vince Tyra will even play former Card Luke Hancock in a spirited game of 5-0-2 (the Louisville version of H-O-R-S-E), assisted by a few fans.

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Bleacher Report sports journalist Taylor Rooks will host the event.

Admission to the event is free. Entry is first come, first served, beginning at 5 p.m. for limited standing room at the street and second-floor levels of Fourth Street Live. You can also pay to reserve indoor and outdoor seating by calling 502-417-7640 or 502-568-3457.

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