If Louisville is able to find its footing and take care of Notre Dame Tuesday night, it will have done so without the services of one of its best players.
Cardinal point guard David Johnson is out for the game against the Fighting Irish, leaving the U of L backcourt extremely shorthanded. No reason for Johnson’s absence has been given by U of L, but sources tell Card Chronicle that the issue is a “non Covid-related illness.”
Sophomore center Aidan Igiehon and sophomore guard Josh Nickelberry are also out once again for Louisville.
Johnson averages 12.