Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. is still getting back in rhythm after missing eight games due to lower-back injury. The 6-foot-5 freshman is considered a high-end NBA prospect for the 24th-ranked Cardinals. He's struggled with his shooting in his return from injury. That included going 2 for 10 in Saturday's win at Wake Forest. But Brown had a game-high eight assists in that one. He says his confidence is strong and he's just working to “get back into a little rhythm.” The Cardinals host N.C. State on Monday night.