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Mikel Brown Jr. was selected sixth overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Draft, giving Louisville its highest pick in decades. The freshman guard averaged 18.0 points and 4.7 assists per game at Louisville, including a 45-point, 10‑three game, but his season was cut short by a back injury; he impressed at the NBA Combine with his size and playmaking potential, signaling high upside for the Nets.
Brooklyn drafted 6'4" guard Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a talented but injury-limited guard from Louisville who projects as a high-upside playmaker; Brown says he’s "home" in Brooklyn, and he’ll join Egor Dëmin as the Nets’ emerging core, with Brooklyn still holding No. 28 and No. 43 picks to continue building out the roster.
Louisville announced an eight-year, $64 million extension for head coach Jeff Brohm through the 2033 season, after his first two seasons produced 10 and 9 wins and a 2025 9-4 campaign with a Boca Raton Bowl victory. Brohm, who has developed QBs and built a strong program, had been linked to other jobs but chose to stay at his alma mater, where his family also works on staff. The extension follows his demonstration of turning Louisville into a consistent winner, including back-to-back conference championship appearances with Purdue (2022) and Louisville (2023).
KU star Flory Bidunga commits to Louisville after entering the transfer portal, ending a breakout season (13.3 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.6 BPG; All-Big 12) as he weighs NBA Draft options, signaling a major roster shakeup for Kansas.
Louisville and South Florida meet in the NCAA Tournament East first round in Buffalo, with Louisville favored thanks to depth and steady defense, while USF brings a high-tempo attack, two elite 3-point shooters (Enis and Pinion), and strong offensive rebounding. The Bulls’ pressure defense can force miscues, but Louisville must value possessions, control the glass, and avoid foul trouble to advance. The game tips at 1:30 p.m. on TNT at the KeyBank Center.
South Florida’s Bulls push a fast-paced, second-chance offense led by Izaiyah Nelson and the outside shooting of Wes Enis and Joseph Pinion, backed by a high-energy, pressure-heavy defense. Nelson dominates inside as a rim-protector and relentless defender; Enis and Pinion are deadly from deep, with both posting 100+ threes on the season. Louisville must limit Enis/Pinion, force tough shots, protect the ball, and crash the glass to counter USF’s pace and rebounding. A key factor is whether USF’s aggressive, foul-prone defense can be contained by a tighter whistle, and whether Louisville can translate defense into offensive rhythm and depth in a fast, physical game.
Louisville couldn’t match Miami's size or outside shooting, going 6-for-24 from three and committing 13 turnovers that Miami converted into 21 points, as the Hurricanes pulled away for a 78-73 win that ends Louisville’s ACC Tournament run. Ryan Conwell led Louisville with 22 points and nine rebounds, J’Vonne Hadley added 19, and Khani Rooths scored 11 in nine minutes, while Reneau led Miami with 24 points in a game decided by a late turnover that sealed the outcome.
Louisville survived a defensive slog to beat SMU 62-58 in the ACC Tournament opener in Charlotte, with Ryan Conwell delivering the big plays late (an end-of-possession 3 with 1:17 left and a driving layup after a SMU miss) despite a rough shooting night; Vangelis Zougris provided energy in the post, and Adrian Wooley ran point with 14 points and zero turnovers as Louisville forced 14 SMU turnovers and earned a quarterfinal date with Miami.
Florida jumps to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 after UConn’s upset loss to Marquette, while Louisville and Wisconsin are projected to re-enter the rankings ahead of Selection Sunday.
Virginia brings a high-powered offense (14-2) to Louisville for a Tuesday ACC matchup at the Yum Center, led by Thijs De Ridder and a strong frontcourt as it seeks to extend its recent form. Louisville counters with veteran scorers and perimeter pressure as it looks to slow UVA’s pace and shooters; Ken Pomeroy projects a tight result, Louisville 80, Virginia 77.
No. 16 Virginia Cavaliers defeated No. 20 Louisville Cardinals 79-70 at the KFC Yum! Center, led by Malik Thomas’s 19 points on six 3-pointers and Johann Grunloh’s 16 points and seven rebounds. Virginia built an early 14-0 run and controlled the second half to snap Louisville’s rally, while Louisville’s Isaac McKneely tallied a season-high 23 points. Virginia improves to 15-2 (4-1 ACC); Louisville drops to 12-5 (2-3 ACC). Virginia also welcomed back Jacari White, who contributed five points in limited minutes.
The article provides a detailed play-by-play account of the college basketball game between Louisville Cardinals and Tennessee Volunteers on December 16, 2025, highlighting key plays, scores, and player actions throughout the game.
The Kansas Jayhawks will face the Louisville Cardinals in an exhibition college basketball game in Louisville, Kentucky, with details on the teams' rosters, coaching, and historical context provided.
The Miami Hurricanes lost to Louisville 24-21 after quarterback Carson Beck threw four interceptions, including a costly one in the final seconds that ended their comeback attempt and resulted in a missed field goal opportunity. The game was marked by mistakes and a lack of running game, with Miami never leading and ultimately falling short in a close contest.
Louisville, under first-year coach Pat Kelsey, is set to face No. 23 Ole Miss in the SEC/ACC Challenge, with the Cardinals favored to win at home. Louisville has started the season 5-2, showing improvement from previous seasons. The game is part of a busy Tuesday for ranked teams, with potential changes in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings depending on the outcomes.