Louisville just announced that star guard Mikel Brown Jr. will not play during the first week of the NCAA Tournament.
Brown is dealing with a back injury and will not play against South Florida. If the Cardinals advance, he will also miss the second round game.
Breaking: Louisville will be without star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. in the opening weekend of the NCAA tournament, the school announced.
He's been dealing with a back injury and will not play against No. 11 South Florida and will also not play if Louisville advances. pic.twitter.com/Dgpb3IwRK2
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