Mikel Brown Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Inactive Tuesday Brown (back) will not appear in Tuesday's game against California, William McDermott of On3.com reports.

Impact Brown will miss his third-straight game with a knee injury as the Cardinals face off against the Bears. The 6-foot-5 freshman started in each of Louisville's first 10 games, averaging 16.6 points, three rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.8 steals on 27 minutes per game. Brown's next opportunity to return will come against Stanford on Friday and given that he was a game-time call tonight, a return seems likely against the Cardinal.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deemed a game-time call Brown (back) is officially listed as a game-time call for Louisville's clash with California on Tuesday.

Impact Brown has missed the past two games for Louisville, and it appears his availability will come right down to tip-off. The star point guard averages 16.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists - getting him back would be huge for the Cardinals. If he's forced to sit out, his next chance to play will come on Jan. 2 at Stanford.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable Tuesday Brown (back) has been listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's game against California.

Impact Brown, who has missed Louisville's last two games with a back injury, practiced in full Sunday and is expected to play against the Bears. The 6-foot-5 freshman has averaged 16.6 points, three rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.8 steals across 10 starts to kick off an impressive freshman campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Louisville visits Cal following Ames' 21-point outing

Cal hosts the No. 16 Louisville Cardinals after Dai Dai Ames scored 21 points in Cal's 74-56 win against the Columbia Lions

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Full practice participant Sunday Brown (back) fully practiced on Sunday, according to Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Brown fully practicing on Sunday suggests there is an increased chance that he will be available for Louisville's next game, scheduled for Tuesday at California. He is having an excellent first season, featuring 10 starts with 16.6 points and 5.1 assists per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sawyer leads Montana against No. 11 Louisville after 23-point game

Montana visits the No. 11 Louisville Cardinals after Te'Jon Sawyer scored 23 points in the Grizzlies' 82-75 loss to the Montana Tech Orediggers

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Out vs. Montana Brown (back) is out for Saturday's game against Montana, according to Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated.

Impact A lower-back injury prevented Brown from participating in Louisville's latest game Tuesday at Tennessee, and the problem will cause another DNP on Saturday. Without him against the Volunteers, Louisville started Adrian Wooley, and Ryan Conwell was UofL's main man in an uncompetitive loss. Louisville's team will finish its non-conference schedule Saturday, meaning Brown has no tune-up games before the Cardinals play at relative ACC newcomer California on Dec. 30.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected out Saturday Brown (back) is not expected to play in Saturday's game against Montana, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Browns is trending towards sitting out this contest as he continues recovering from a back injury, making it back-to-back missed games. The freshman guard will hope to be back for the team's clash with California on Dec. 30. He has appeared in 10 matches, averaging 16.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists on 27 minutes.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Louisville hosts Montana following Sawyer's 23-point outing

Montana faces the No. 11 Louisville Cardinals after Te'Jon Sawyer scored 23 points in the Grizzlies' 82-75 loss to the Montana Tech Orediggers

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Gillespie scores 23 to lead No. 20 Tennessee over No. 11 Louisville 83-62

Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 23 points and five assists to lead No. 20 Tennessee to an 83-62 victory over No. 11 Louisville, snapping a three-game losing streak

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Louisville star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. (back) out vs. Tennessee Deadspin | Louisville star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. (back) out vs. Tennessee

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Won't play Tuesday Brown (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Tennessee, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact Brown will miss his first game of the season due to a back injury. The freshman guard participated in pregame warmups before being downgraded to out, which indicates the injury isn't a serious concern. Adrian Wooley will start in Brown's place, while Kobe Rodgers could see an uptick in minutes off the bench. Brown's next chance to play will come Saturday against Montana.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform, not starting Brown is dealing with a back injury, and despite warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Tennessee, he's not in the starting lineup, Jody Demling of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Brown has been dealing with a back issue, and his absence from the starting lineup leaves his availability for Tuesday's contest uncertain. The standout point guard has started in all 10 of his appearances this season, averaging 16.6 points and 5.1 assists across 27 minutes. Adrian Wooley will step into the first unit.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers host No. 11 Louisville Cardinals

The No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers play the No. 11 Louisville Cardinals

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts up 16 in win Brown racked up 16 points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 99-73 victory over Memphis.

Impact Brown averaged 19.8 ppg over the first five games of the season, but that mark sits at 13.4 ppg over his most recent five. He's averaging 5.1 apg on the year but has exactly three in each of his last three contests. Even with a few bumps in the road individually, Brown and the Cardinals are off to an impressive 9-1 start to the year. A tough road matchup at Tennessee on Tuesday awaits.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Louisville makes 18 3-pointers to run away from Memphis, 99-73

Ryan Conwell had 17 points and reserve Adrian Wooley scored 15 as he and Kasean Pryor alternated making six of Louisville’s seven consecutive 3-pointers during a first-half surge t...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 22 Indiana plays No. 6 Louisville

The No. 22 Indiana Hoosiers take on the No. 6 Louisville Cardinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Conwell leads No. 6 Louisville against No. 25 Arkansas

No. 6 Louisville takes on the No. 25 Arkansas Razorbacks after Ryan Conwell scored 32 points in the Cardinals' 104-47 win over the NJIT Highlanders

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

More feasting: Marquee college hoops games continue the week after Thanksgiving holiday tournaments

Thanksgiving is a great time to be a college basketball fan with all the holiday tournaments and marquee matchups

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

NJIT faces No. 6 Louisville, aims to break road losing streak

NJIT aims to stop its three-game road slide with a victory against No. 6 Louisville

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 6 Louisville takes home win streak into matchup with NJIT

No. 6 Louisville comes into a matchup against NJIT after winning five home games in a row

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Defense leads the way for No. 6 Louisville in 87-46 rout of Eastern Michigan

Isaac McKneely scored 17 points for No. 6 Louisville, which put the defensive clamps on Eastern Michigan, holding the Eagles to 28% shooting in an 87-46 victory

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Eastern Michigan visits Conwell and No. 6 Louisville

No. 6 Louisville hosts the Eastern Michigan Eagles after Ryan Conwell scored 25 points in Louisville's 74-64 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Eastern Michigan visits No. 6 Louisville after Conwell's 25-point outing

No. 6 Louisville takes on the Eastern Michigan Eagles after Ryan Conwell scored 25 points in Louisville's 74-64 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Stuffs stat sheet in win Brown had 22 points (4-15 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 12-14 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 74-64 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Brown didn't perform efficiently, as evidenced by his 4-for-15 shooting from the field, including 2-for-9 from three-point range. However, making 12 of his 14 free throws certainly allowed him to deliver another 20-point effort. This was Brown's second game with at least 20 points this season, and it was the fourth straight in which he scored 18 or more. He forms a deadly partnership in the backcourt alongside Ryan Conwell.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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