Overview
- The No. 11 Cardinals lost 83-62 in Knoxville with starting point guard Mikel Brown Jr. unavailable due to a lower back injury sustained against Memphis.
- Kelsey said Brown was limited in recent practices, evaluated before tipoff, and ultimately “wasn’t able to go.”
- Louisville’s trainer Katie Creznic oversaw treatment as the staff prepared contingency plans for Brown’s absence.
- Adrian Wooley started in Brown’s place and produced a season-high 19 points along with four rebounds.
- Kelsey offered no timetable for Brown’s return, and Louisville hosts Montana on Saturday at noon.