Just when it seems Kenny Payne has reached the end of his leash with the University of Louisville basketball program, this happens. A star emerges from a shallow and narrow bench to make the UofL administration have second thoughts about his future. Payne is not volunteering to leave, and no way is he going to make it easy for him to be sent packing.
Ty-Laur Johnson, a freshman with limited exposure, suddenly represents the future of the program. Erupting for an eye-opening 27 points in 27 minutes of playing time, putting the team on his shoulders for a shocking 101-92 victory over Florida State at the KFC Yum!