This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Michael DeCourcy, columnist with The Sporting News and college basketball analyst for Fox Sports. DeCourcy dives into what has made this freshman class in college basketball so special. He explains the qualities that could make Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. one of the first names called in the 2026 NBA Draft and what that means for the Cardinals. 

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast" aria-label="Link The C.L. Brown Show">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/author/mike-decourcy" aria-label="Link Michael DeCourcy">Michael DeCourcy</a>, columnist with The Sporting News and college basketball analyst for Fox Sports. DeCourcy dives into what has made this freshman class in college basketball so special. He explains the qualities that could make <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2025/10/24/louisville-basketball-mikel-brown-jr-pat-kelsey-2025-26-roster-uofl-kansas-game/86632708007/" aria-label="Link Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr.">Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr.</a> one of the first names called in the <a href="https://www.nba.com" aria-label="Link 2026 NBA Draft">2026 NBA Draft</a> and what that means for the Cardinals.&nbsp;

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: <a href="https://profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest/">profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest</a>

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The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday.

Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday.
Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: <a href="https://profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest/">profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest</a>

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U of L basketball's Mikel Brown Jr. has chance to be legendary

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features ESPN senior college basketball reporter Myron Medcalf to talk Louisville basketball's first road trip of the season at Arkansas and what Kentucky basketball needs to do to get rolling. Medcalf tells why he doesn't yet have the Cardinals listed among his Final Four contenders. And how the Wildcats who came by way of transfer may still be learning to play in the spotlight that is UK basketball.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast" aria-label="Link The C.L. Brown ">The C.L. Brown </a>Show&nbsp;features <a href="https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/myron-medcalf/" aria-label="Link ESPN senior college basketball reporter Myron Medcalf">ESPN senior college basketball reporter Myron Medcalf</a> to talk <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball" aria-label="Link Louisville basketball's">Louisville basketball's</a> first road trip of the season at Arkansas and what <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/" aria-label="Link Kentucky basketball">Kentucky basketball</a> needs to do to get rolling. Medcalf tells why he doesn't yet have the Cardinals listed among his Final Four contenders. And how the Wildcats who came by way of transfer may still be learning to play in the spotlight that is UK basketball.

UofL, UK basketball may be in tier below Final Four contenders

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Louisvillecenter Pete Nygra and Kentuckydefensive back Ty Bryant to give their thoughts on Saturday's Governor's Cup rivalry showdown. Nygra, an Indianapolis native, tells why the Cards-Cats rivalry far surpasses the rivalry he grew up watching. 

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast" aria-label="Link The C.L. Brown Show">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/football" aria-label="Link Louisville">Louisville</a> <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/pete-nygra/15896" aria-label="Link center Pete Nygra">center Pete Nygra</a> and <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/football/" aria-label="Link Kentucky">Kentucky</a> <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/football/roster/player/ty-bryant/" aria-label="Link defensive back Ty Bryant">defensive back Ty Bryant</a> to give their thoughts on Saturday's Governor's Cup rivalry showdown. Nygra, an Indianapolis native, tells why the Cards-Cats rivalry far surpasses the rivalry he grew up watching.&nbsp;

UofL football's Pete Nygra says UK rivalry surpasses earlier eras

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features DeJuan Wheat, a former Louisville basketball guard and current Simmons College basketball coach. Wheat tells how playing for legendary coach Denny Crum has helped shape how he relates to players in his first year as a college head coach. Wheat finished his career at U of L, which ran from 1993-97, as the second-leading scorer in program history behind Darrell Griffith.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast" aria-label="Link The C.L. Brown Show">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/2025/04/16/dejuan-wheat-simmons-college-basketball-coach-louisville/83099530007/" aria-label="Link DeJuan Wheat">DeJuan Wheat</a>, a former <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball" aria-label="Link Louisville basketball">Louisville basketball</a> guard and current <a href="https://simmonscollegeky.edu" aria-label="Link Simmons College">Simmons College</a> basketball coach. Wheat tells how playing for legendary coach <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2023/05/09/denny-crum-elevated-louisville-basketball-and-made-it-ok-to-dream-big/70200020007/" aria-label="Link Denny Crum">Denny Crum</a> has helped shape how he relates to players in his first year as a college head coach. Wheat finished his career at U of L, which ran from 1993-97, as the second-leading scorer in program history behind <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2021/12/02/darrell-griffith-gets-stretch-street-louisville-call-his-own/8829039002/" aria-label="Link Darrell Griffith">Darrell Griffith</a>.

U of L basketball's Mikel Brown Jr. has chance to be legendary

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