By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 22:54 EST, 13 January 2026 | Updated: 22:54 EST, 13 January 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Former NBA G League player London Johnson will not play this season for Louisville, coach Pat Kelsey said Tuesday night, three days after Johnson was activated to help the 20th-ranked Cardinals address a lack of depth.
Kelsey explained the decision after Louisville's 79-70 loss to No. 16 Virginia. Louisville had announced a few hours before Saturday´s game against Boston College that the 6-foot-3 guard, who played three seasons in the G League, would be available to play.
But Johnson did not enter that game or against the Cavaliers. The 21-year-old has two seasons of eligibility.
Kelsey took responsibility for how the matter was handled. The second-year coach said the decision to redshirt Johnson followed conversations with the player's family and agent, while noting that there would be a lot for him to catch up on at the season´s midpoint.
"It looked like he was moving in the right direction," Kelsey said. "I think what we´ve all got to remember, too, is that´s a lot to ask of that young man. There´s a lot of things that go into it.
"He only has two years of eligibility. We´re already halfway through the season. He has a whole lot of ground to make up before he can really go out there and be a productive player for us."
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