Cardinal Updates and Highlights: Thursday Afternoon Recap

The Louisville women’s basketball team, ranked 10th, is poised to face Miami today in Coral Gables at 3 p.m. Despite competing for attention with Thursday night football, the Cardinals’ upcoming game is highly anticipated.

Louisville Football Coaching Updates

In football news, Louisville has appointed two new staff members. Chase Heuke takes on the role of Director of Recruiting, while Nate Dennison is now the Director of Scouting.

Mikel Brown Jr. NBA Draft Insights

Mikel Brown Jr. is generating buzz in the basketball community. He is projected to be the 9th overall pick in the latest NBA mock draft by SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell. Sam Vecenie also ranks him at No. 10 among the top 100 prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft. Currently, Brown averages 16.6 points and 5.1 assists per game.

Player Performance and Injury Concerns

Despite his impressive stats, Brown’s shooting has struggled, hitting just 26.8% from three-point range. He is currently managing a lower back injury that has sidelined him for several games. Scouts remain optimistic about his shooting ability at the next level.

College Basketball Highlights

• Brendan Marks from The Athletic discussed how Caleb Foster and Duke capitalized on the Cardinals’ defensive weaknesses in their last game.
• Louisville has secured another transfer from Kentucky’s football program.
• Briggs has been performing well in San Antonio this week, showcasing promise.

Female Athletes Making Waves

• Laura Ziegler has emerged as a top player for Louisville’s women’s basketball, similar to past standout Emily Engstler.
• Karsyn Cherry, a former standout for U of L’s women’s soccer team, has signed with Angel City FC.

Other Notable Updates

The University of Louisville baseball team is ranked 16th in Perfect Game USA’s preseason poll. Players Zion Rose and Lucas Moore have been recognized as preseason All-Americans.

Additionally, 15 freshmen football players are set to arrive on campus as classes resume this week.

Top College Basketball Performances

In recent ACC games, notable results include Virginia defeating Cal 84-60 and Miami topping Wake Forest 81-77. The league will take a pause until Saturday.

Louisville’s Media Presence

Louisville remains among the most-watched teams in both men’s and women’s basketball, underscoring the strong support from its fan base. The Mike Rutherford Show will air this afternoon, providing fans an avenue to discuss team updates and more on 1450AM and 96.1 FM.