Louisville Vs Clemson: ACC Releases Preliminary Injury Report as Tigers Seek End to Losing Streak

The ACC released its first availability report for Louisville Vs Clemson with less than 24 hours to tip-off. The early ledger lists Louisville freshman point guard Mikel Brown Jr. as probable and redshirting guard London Johnson out, while Clemson remains without Zac Foster, who is out for the season. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2: 00 p. m. ET in Littlejohn.

What the Louisville Vs Clemson injury report says

The initial availability sheet breaks a recent pattern for Louisville, which had gone eight straight reports without designations before this update. The key items from the first report are:

• Louisville: Mikel Brown Jr. — probable; London Johnson — out (already redshirting).
• Clemson: Zac Foster — out for the remainder of the season after a torn ACL suffered in a game versus South Carolina; he was averaging 6. 9 points, 2. 8 rebounds and 2. 5 rebounds prior to his injury.

An updated availability report is scheduled for release two hours before tip-off, which will offer the final word on late-game availability and any last-minute changes.

Clemson’s form, standings and matchup context

Clemson arrives at this game riding a four-game losing streak and sits a game ahead of Louisville in the ACC standings; the two schools occupy the sixth and seventh spots in the conference. The Tigers have struggled from long range this season, shooting an inefficient 33% from three, and that perimeter weakness has been a recurring theme against more talented opponents from the outside. The matchup against Louisville comes as Clemson prepares for a subsequent meeting with the Tar Heels on March 3.

Both teams entered this matchup with identical overall records in the context: each listed with twenty wins and eight losses, with Clemson noted as 10-5 in conference play and Louisville 9-6. Clemson’s remaining schedule mentioned in the context includes games against ranked opponents, with a close stretch of conference play remaining.

Immediate implications and what to monitor

The preliminary report changes the immediate availability calculus for both sides. Louisville’s probable designation for Mikel Brown Jr. ends a run of clean reports and introduces a key variable for the Cardinals’ backcourt; London Johnson remains unavailable due to his redshirt status. Clemson’s continued absence of Zac Foster keeps a depth hole in the Tigers’ guard rotation for the season.

Game-day watchers should look for the two-hour pre-tip update to confirm any late changes. Beyond roster notes, the matchup will test whether Clemson can halt a four-game slide and whether Louisville can respond after a recent 77-74 loss on the road at North Carolina.

These developments are current as of the first availability report released ahead of the game; details may evolve when the updated report is issued closer to tip-off.