Mikel Brown Jr
Now for the man himself, Mikel Brown Jr. The 5-star prospect, talk of college basketball, will be in a Louisville basketball jersey in just a few weeks. After his Team USA run this offseason, Brown became one of the most hyped up players in program history.
Brown will have the program on his shoulders this season and can bring Louisville basketball back to postseason glory. It will be a lot of pressure for the freshman, but if anyone can handle it, it is the second-highest commit in program history. He has had the Louisville basketball fanbase buzzing all offseason.
He will have the keys to the program this season, and he and Kelsey can be a match made in heaven. Brown is projected to be a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and scouts will likely flood into KFC Yum! Center. Louisville basketball has the talent to win a national championship this season, and Brown will be a massive reason for that.
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