Mikel Brown Jr.
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
2
Records
Mikel Brown Jr. has already etched his name in Louisville and ACC history. His 45-point game against NC State tied a record set by Hall of Famer Wes Unseld that stood for 58 years, and he broke Cooper Flagg's freshman scoring record in the process. He was a McDonald's All-American and won the 3-point contest at the event. He also helped the USA U18 team win gold at the FIBA AmeriCup and was nominated for USA Basketball's Male Athlete of the Year alongside NBA superstars. These achievements at just 20 years old signal a bright future.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
ACC Freshman Single-Game Scoring Record
Scored 45 points against NC State, surpassing Cooper Flagg's record of 42 points.
Tied Louisville Single-Game Scoring Record
Tied Wes Unseld's record of 45 points set in 1967.
Naismith Trophy Boys High School Player of the Year Semifinalist
Named a semifinalist for the Naismith Trophy.
USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year Nominee
Nominated alongside Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James.
Rankings & Lists
CBS Sports Freshmen Watchlist
247Sports Class of 2025 Rankings
ESPN 2026 NBA Mock Draft
Records & Feats
ACC Freshman Single-Game Scoring Record
Scored 45 points against NC State on February 9, 2026, breaking Cooper Flagg's record of 42 points.
Tied Louisville Single-Game Scoring Record
Tied Wes Unseld's 58-year-old record of 45 points set in 1967.