Louisville's Ryan Conwell, Mikel Brown Jr. Earn 2026 All-ACC Honors

Cardinals players recognized for standout seasons in the ACC

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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After a 22-win regular season and 11-win ACC schedule, several Louisville Cardinals have earned 2026 All-Conference honors, including senior guard Ryan Conwell on the All-ACC Second Team and freshman point guard Mikel Brown Jr. on the All-Rookie team and All-ACC Third Team.

Why it matters

The All-ACC honors highlight the strong seasons put together by Louisville's top players, with Conwell and Brown Jr. emerging as key contributors to the Cardinals' successful campaign. The recognition showcases the program's talent and ability to develop players at the highest level of college basketball.

The details

Conwell, a 6-foot-4 senior, has now made an all-conference team for the third consecutive season after spending the last two years at Indiana State and Xavier. He averaged a team-high 18.7 points (7th in the ACC) and was the only player in the conference to eclipse the century mark in 3-pointers made. Brown Jr., a freshman, recorded nine 20-point games for the Cardinals, the most by any Louisville freshman in a single season. He led Louisville in scoring on nine occasions and in assists in 16 of his 21 appearances, averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game.

  • On March 9, 2026, the ACC announced its 2026 All-Conference honors.

The players

Ryan Conwell

A 6-foot-4 senior guard for the Louisville Cardinals who has now made an all-conference team for the third consecutive season after spending the last two years at Indiana State and Xavier.

Mikel Brown Jr.

A freshman point guard for the Louisville Cardinals who was selected to the All-Rookie team and All-ACC Third Team after a standout season, including nine 20-point games, the most by any Louisville freshman in a single season.

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The takeaway

The All-ACC honors for Conwell and Brown Jr. demonstrate the depth of talent on the Louisville roster and the program's ability to develop players who can compete at the highest level in the conference. The recognition of their individual accomplishments is a testament to the Cardinals' successful season and bright future.