Scott was diving for a loose ball when an opposing player accidentally crushed Scott's face on the court in the first half of the Cardinals' win over the Miami Hurricanes on Feb. 8.

Where did James Scott's face mask come from? Kelsey turned to Louisville's engineering school to create a mask that could fit and protect Scott after his injury. "We scanned his head.

Though it hides Scott's face, the mask highlights his determination and dedication to Card Nation. "James is kind of a microcosm of the toughness of our entire team," Kelsey said.

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