Trending Now - Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. Sidelined for NCAA Tournament

WHO:

Mikel Brown Jr., freshman guard for the University of Louisville

Pat Kelsey, head coach of the Louisville Cardinals

Adrian Wooley, former Kennesaw State transfer and current starter for Louisville

WHAT:

Mikel Brown Jr. is out for Louisville's NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game against South Florida on March 19th, 2026.

Brown will remain out for the rest of the week should Louisville advance to the Round of 32.

Brown has missed the last four games due to a back injury.

Brown averaged 18.2 points and 4.7 assists when on the court.

Adrian Wooley is averaging 8.5 points and 4.0 rebounds on the season, with 11.0 points in 14 games as a starter.

WHERE:

University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky

NCAA Tournament, specifically the game against South Florida

WHEN:

The NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game is scheduled for March 19th, 2026.

Brown has missed the last four games leading up to March 19th, 2026.

Brown was previously sidelined for eight games earlier in the 2025-2026 season.

WHY:

Brown's absence is due to a back injury.

HOW:

Brown is undergoing treatment and relying on medical staff for recovery.

(UPDATED March 18, 2026 19:28 UTC)

Mikel Brown Jr., a freshman guard for the University of Louisville, will miss the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game against South Florida on March 19, 2026, due to a back injury that has kept him out of the last four games. Coach Pat Kelsey confirmed that if Louisville advances to the Round of 32, Brown will remain sidelined for the rest of the week as he continues treatment and recovery. Meanwhile, Adrian Wooley, a former Kennesaw State transfer and current starter, is averaging 8.5 points and 4.0 rebounds this season, with a notable 11.0 points in 14 games as a starter.