WATCH: Freshman Mikel Brown Jr. Leads No. 12 Louisville Past No. 9 Kentucky

Louisville Cardinals freshman Mikel Brown Jr. had a standout performance against the Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday. The No. 12 Cardinals entered the matchup as a slight underdog against the No. 9 Wildcats, but played with confidence.

Brown, one of the top point guards in the 2026 NBA draft class, exploded for 29 points and five assists on 8-of-16 shooting.

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Through the first three games of the season, Brown is averaging 19.3 points and 6.7 assists per game on 54% shooting from the floor.

The Cardinals are now 3-0 on the season, thanks in part to Brown’s high-level play. They will look to improve to 4-0 as they host Ohio on Saturday.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Nov 11, 2025

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian.