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Louisville's Johnson to enter NBA draft, forego eligibility

Apr. 14, 2021 01:04 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville guard David Johnson will enter the NBA draft and forego his final two seasons of eligibility after being one of the Cardinals...

FILE - Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates with Keylan Boone (20) after slam dunking the ball during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against Texas Christian in Stillwater, Okla., in this Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, file photo. Cunningham has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Mitch Alcala, File)
The Associated Press Men's All-America Teams

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

Clemson guard Nick Honor (4) chases a ball with Miami guard Isaiah Wong (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Fairfield Stags at Monmouth Hawks 3/10/2021

Mar. 10, 2021 02:52 PM EST

Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes watches play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Rice Owls at Marshall Thundering Herd 3/10/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 08:46 PM EST

Cleveland State's Craig Beaudion (3) shoots over Oakland's Trey Townsend (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old Dominion Lady Monarchs at Charlotte 49ers 3/11/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 08:38 PM EST

FILE - Virginia Tech coach Mike Young makes a kicking motion during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame, in South Bend, Ind., in this Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, file photo. Young was selected the Atlantic Coast Conference coach of the year in voting announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
Georgia Tech's Wright named AP player of the year for ACC

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2021 11:02 AM EST

Georgia Tech forward Moses Wright (5) grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Duke on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Georgia Tech's Wright, Hokies' Young claim ACC's top honors

Mar. 08, 2021 12:56 PM EST

No. 21 Virginia tops Louisville 68-58 to claim ACC title

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 06, 2021 06:14 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Virginia's clutch baskets alone were cause enough for players to leap off the bench in celebration. The Cavaliers'...

Jones scores 25, Louisville stops Duke streak 80-75 in OT

Feb. 27, 2021 09:17 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Carlik Jones scored seven of his 25 points in overtime, sophomore Quinn Slazinski opened the scoring in OT with a 3-pointer and Louisville...

Walton, Sharpe help UNC beat Louisville 99-54

Feb. 20, 2021 08:27 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Day'Ron Sharpe had 21 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks to lead five North Carolina players scoring in double figures and the Tar...

North Carolina forward Day'Ron Sharpe (11) drives to the basket against Louisville center Malik Williams while Louisville forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Louisville Cardinals at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/20/2021

Feb. 20, 2021 06:44 PM EST

Johnson, Williamson lead Louisville past Georgia Tech 74-58

Feb. 01, 2021 04:31 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — David Johnson set career highs with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Samuell Williamson also had personal bests with 20 points and 18...

Jones, Louisville hand Duke third straight loss 70-65

Jan. 23, 2021 06:53 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Carlik Jones scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half and Louisville beat Duke 70-65, sending the Blue Devils to their third...

Miami guard Isaiah Wong (2) drives to the basket as Louisville forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) defends, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Wong scores 30, leads Miami over No. 16 Louisville 78-72

Jan. 16, 2021 11:29 PM EST

Louisville tops No. 19 Virginia Tech 73-71 in ACC showdown

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 06, 2021 09:19 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — David Johnson felt relief as Louisville emerged with a tension-filled victory over No. 19 Virginia Tech. Johnson...

Louisville's Dre Davis (14) shoots against Boston College's Steffon Mitchell (41) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Johnson scores career-high 20 in Louisville's 76-64 victory

Jan. 02, 2021 02:54 PM EST

Louisville's Brad Colbert (4) blocks a shot by Boston College's Abe Atiyeh (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Louisville Cardinals at Boston College Eagles 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 12:18 PM EST

Jones scores 20, Louisville holds off rival Kentucky 62-59

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 26, 2020 03:54 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Carlik Jones made two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining for 20 points, David Johnson added 17 points and Louisville held off rival...

Kentucky's Isaiah Jackson (23) drives past North Carolina's Armando Bacot (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kentucky tries to snap pre-SEC skid against Louisville

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EST

Pittsburgh's Femi Odukale, right, reaches for the ball as Louisville's David Johnson (13) drives during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Louisville defeats short-handed Pitt 64-54

Dec. 22, 2020 09:55 PM EST