Brown's NBA Dreams: Overcoming Back Injury

0:00On March 22nd, Louisville's men's basketball team saw their NCAA tournament run end in the second round with a loss to Michigan State. The Cardinals were missing star guard, Michael Brown Jr., who sat out due to a nagging back injury that sidelined him for key games. Brown had not played since late February and missed the entire month of March because of the issue. His absence hurt the team's chances in those high stakes matchups, as they pushed forward without one of their top performers. Brown opened up after the defeat, admitting the injury blindsided him and stung as a fierce competitor. Even from the sidelines, he took away big lessons from the season that will shape his game moving forward. Now, eyes are on Brown's next step, as he's likely headed to this year's NBA draft and projected as a lottery pick. He's focused on shaking off the back troubles to excel in workouts and boost his pro prospects. A full recovery could launch Brown into a bright NBA future, giving Louisville fans plenty the cheer about down the line.