Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. Expected to Stand Out in NBA Draft Despite Injury
Louisville point guard Mikel Brown Jr. remains a top prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft despite a back injury that limited his college season. His performance at the NBA Combine will be critical in demonstrating his abilities to scouts and solidifying his draft position. Analysts, including ESPN's Jeremy Woo, project him as a potential top-10 pick, possibly landing with the Dallas Mavericks at No. 8.
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By Anne EricksonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.One of the scariest things for any NBA hopefully is getting injured in college hoops. Coming down with a big injury during the season can hit draft stock hard.But, thankfully, that's just not the case with Louisville point guard Mikel Brown Jr. Even though Brown suffered a back injury during the season, he's still considered one of the top 10 players in the draft.
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