Freshman guard Mike James, who missed all of the 2021-22 season because of a torn achilles tendon in his left leg, has confirmed on his social media that he is returning to Louisville to be a part of the Kenny Payne era.
James joins guard El Ellis and big man Sydney Curry as Cardinals who have confirmed their return. Samuell Williamson, Gabe Wiznitzer and Matt Cross have all entered the transfer portal.
A 6’6, 195-pound guard from Orlando, James averaged 19.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocked shots points per game as a senior to lead Oak Ridge High School to a 23-3 record and the state 7A semifinals.