Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. (lower back) out vs. Tennessee

Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. (lower back) out vs. Tennessee

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Key Points:

  • Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. missed Tuesday night's game against Tennessee due to a lower back injury and was ruled out before tipoff.
  • Brown had been a game-time decision but did not play, leading to Kennesaw State transfer Adrian Wooley starting in his place.
  • Wooley, making his first start of the season, previously scored 15 points with five 3-pointers in Louisville's win over Memphis.
  • Brown is considered one of the top freshmen nationally and a potential top-five pick in the upcoming NBA draft, averaging 16.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.