Mikel Brown Jr. Likely to Play, Kasean Pryor Out for Louisville at Cal

The Louisville Cardinals are gearing up for their opening game in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) against the California Golden Bears on Tuesday. This matchup will be held at Haas Pavilion, with tip-off scheduled for 9 PM.

Mikel Brown Jr. Likely to Play, Kasean Pryor Out for Louisville

According to the latest injury report, freshman point guard Mikel Brown Jr. is expected to play. This is positive news for the No. 13 Cardinals (10-2). In contrast, sixth-year forward Kasean Pryor has been listed as “out.”

Injury Updates

• Mikel Brown Jr.: Probable to play after missing games since December 13.
• Kasean Pryor: Out due to unspecified reasons, missed three games this season.
• Kobe Rodgers: No injury listed, expected to play after concussion protocol.

Brown has been a key contributor, averaging 16.6 points and leading the team with 5.1 assists per game. He sustained a lower back injury that kept him off the court for multiple games. In his absence, sophomore Adrian Wooley stepped in as a starter.

Pryor’s absence is notable; he has averaged around 10.3 minutes in recent games. His performance included a season-high 11 points against Memphis. Roberts, filling in for Brown, will need to step up in the guard spot.

Upcoming Game Details

The Cardinals face a challenging matchup against the Golden Bears, who are currently 12-1. Coach Pat Kelsey acknowledged their confidence and warned that this game will be a significant test for his team.

Viewers can catch the game via the ACC Network, accessible on various platforms including:

Sports fans can also livestream the matchup through ESPN.com or the ESPN app, and non-cable subscribers can follow the action via Fubo, which offers a free trial.