< PreviousMALIK WILLIAMS Forward/Center | 6-11 | 250 | Sr.-3L | Ft. Wayne, Ind. (Snider HS)Junior Year: n Was runner-up in the voting for the 2019-20 ACC Sixth Man of the Year. n Over his last 22 games, he averaged 9.1 points and 6.5 rebounds (70-of-138 FG, .507). He pulled down five or more rebounds in 16 of his last 22 games. n He was 19th in the ACC in rebounding (6.1). n Elected by his teammates as one of three captains for the 2019-20 season. n Opens his senior year with 604 career points, 444 ca- reer rebounds and five career double-doubles. His 70 career blocked shots is fifth among active ACC players entering the season. n One of a trio of upperclassmen on the Cardinals’ roster. With two fifth-year graduate transfers, Williams is the lone fourth-year senior for UofL, which has no juniors on its roster. n Scored a season-high 17 points while playing a season-most 31 minutes against North Carolina on Feb. 22. Also pulled down nine rebounds and finished 8-of-11 from the field. n Delivered 12 points, seven rebounds and strong de- fense in the Cardinals’ win at Duke on Jan. 18, including scoring a pair of free throws and a dunk noted as the No. 2 on the ESPN Top 10 plays of the day, to help seal the UofL victory. n Suffered a left ankle injury in the first few minutes at Florida State on Feb. 24 and missed UofL’s March 1 game against Virginia Tech. He played seven minutes in the Cardinals’ March 7 game at Virginia. n Scored 14 points and matched a career-high 13 rebounds against Syracuse on Feb. 19 for his second double-double of the season and fifth of his career. n Matched a career-high 13 rebounds at Boston College on Jan. 29, accomplished four other times. n Suffered a knee injury in the first half against Georgia Tech Jan. 22, but played the second half and in the Cardinals’ next game against Clemson on Jan. 25 after missing two days of practice, and contributed five points and six rebounds in 13 minutes of action. n Scored 13 points against Georgia Tech on Jan. 22, while matching a career-high seven made free throws. It was the first time in his career leading the Cards in scoring. n Knocked down a season-high 5-of-6 free throws at Pitt on Jan. 14, totaling nine points and eight rebounds. He made two free throws with 21 seconds remaining in overtime to help secure the Cards’ win. n Had a screw inserted into the fifth metatarsal in his right foot on Sept. 23 and was out for nearly eight weeks with the broken bone. He returned to action on Nov. 20, playing five minutes against USC Upstate. n Pulled down nine rebounds in his third game back against Western Kentucky, adding eight points. Sophomore Year: n Started the last 20 games of the season. He averaged 9.8 points and 8.4 rebounds in his last five games. n Produced his fourth double-double with a career-high matching 13 rebounds and 10 points vs. North Carolina in the ACC Tournament. n Ranked third on the team in rebounding and 19th in the ACC with 6.1 boards per game. He averaged 7.9 rebounds over the last 11 games. n Blocked a shot in 26 of 34 games as a sophomore, including a career-high four blocks against Seton Hall. Had 41 blocked shots on the season (1.2 average, 11th in the ACC), 28 more than he swatted his freshman season. n Tied a career-high with 13 rebounds against Notre Dame on March 3 while also scoring 16 points for his third double-double of the season. n Scored in double figures in six of the last 17 games. n Scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Miami for his second double-double of the season. n Recorded his first career double-double with a ca- reer-high 13 rebounds and 10 points against Lipscomb. Freshman Year: n Started 12 games as a freshman, including the first 11 ACC games of the season. He averaged 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in his 12 starting assignments. n Scored a career-high 14 points against Pittsburgh, while knocking down a career-high in three-pointers, making 4-of-5 shots from behind the arc. n Scored 10 points against Boston College, knocking down his two shots from behind the arc while pulling down five rebounds. n Started vs. Omaha and produced eight points, four re- bounds and three blocked shots. Earned his second career start against Pittsburgh and finished with eight points and five rebounds, starting a streak of 11 straight starting roles. n Pulled down a career-high six rebounds against Bryant. n Power forward/center with good shooting range. High School: n Averaged 23.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.9 blocked shots and buried 44 three-pointers as a senior in leading Snider High School to a 17-7 record and the school’s first Summit Athletic Conference championship since 2009. Snider advanced to the 4A sectional final before falling to eventual state runner-up North Side. n Career rebounding and blocked shots leader for Snider. n A first-team ICBA Supreme 15 all-state choice, All-Sum- mit Athletic Conference selection as a junior and senior and was one of four finalists for Indiana’s Mr. Basketball. n Was ranked No. 21 nationally by Scout.com, No. 25 by 247Sports.com, No. 27 by Rivals.com and No. 27 in the ESPN 100. n Averaged 21.2 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.9 blocked shots and connected on 36 percent of his three-point attempts as a junior in helping his Snider High School team produce a 14-9 record. n As an all-area team pick, he helped Snider to an 18-5 record his sophomore year while averaging 13.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.5 blocked shots. Snider finished with a 14-8 mark in Williams’ freshman season. n MVP of the Indiana-Ohio Border Wars all-star game when he totaled 22 points, nine rebounds, three blocks and two assists. n Scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds, connecting on 5-of-7 three-point goals, as his Indiana Junior All-Stars team beat the seniors in a game in the summer of 2016. n In the semifinals of the 2016 AAU Super Showcase, Wil- liams totaled 31 points, 15 rebounds and nine blocked shots for his Legit team, and followed with 24 points and 12 rebounds in the championship. He participated in the 2016 National Basketball Players Association Top 100 High School Basketball Camp. n Had also considered Indiana, Purdue, Georgetown, Iowa, Michigan State, UCLA and others before signing with the Cardinals. Personal: n Born Aug. 26, 1998 ... Son of Devlyn Williams and Nata- sha Gibson ... Has five sisters (LaShonda, Raven, Jessica, Tiasha, Devita) and two brothers (Marques and Devlyn) ... Major is communication. n Personal goal at UofL is to be successful. n Enjoys sleeping and listen to R&B in his spare time. n Chose to attend UofL because “it felt right, the home feel.” n Best basketball advice given to him was “playing hard regardless.” n Most proud of “being a senior at the University of Louisville.” n Best moment of his athletic career to date was the dunk he made in the closing seconds of the Cardinals’ victory at No. 3 Duke last season. n His older brother Devlyn has had the greatest influence on his athletic career. n When he played basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Kevin Durant. n If you walked into his dorm room, the first thing you would notice is it is “neat and full of posters.” n Chose to wear No. 5 “for my fallen angels.” n Best part about being a Cardinal is “love from the city.” n What impresses him the most about Coach Mack is “his consistency and the value he puts in the little things.” n Would most like to meet LeBron James. Favorites: n Basketball Player: LeBron James n NBA Team: whatever team LeBron plays for (Lakers) n Athlete, other than a basketball player: Colin Kaepernick n Movies: Rush Hour n TV Shows: Rugrats, Power, Snowfall n Book: The Energy Bus n Class at UofL: bio lab n Actor: Will Smith n Comedian: Marshawn Lynch n TV Sports Personality: Shaquille O’Neal n Musical Groups/Singers: Pretty Ricky n Website: YouTube.com n Instagram Follow: @Blklivesmatter n Twitter Follow: @Blklivesmatter n Foods: pizza n Midnight Snack: Oreos n Best Player Ever Faced: Jordan Nwora n Vacation Spot: my bedroom Points..................................................19 vs. Miami (1/6/19) Reb. ......................................................................... 13 (3 times) latest: vs. North Carolina (3/14/19) Asst..................2 (3 times) latest: vs. Indiana (12/8/18) Blocks ........................................ 4 vs. Seton Hall (12/1/18) Steals ..............................3 vs. Michigan State (11/27/18) FGM ...................................................... 8 vs. Miami (1/6/19) FGA .....................................................14 vs. Miami (1/6/19) 3FGM ......................................... 4 vs. Pittsburgh (2/11/18) 3FGA..........................................................................5 (6 times) latest: vs. North Carolina (3/14/19) FT ................................................7 vs. Southern (11/13/18) FTA........................................... 11 vs. Southern (11/13/18) Williams Career Highs Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct OReb DReb Reb Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2017-18 32 12 338 10.6 46 110 .418 20 62 .323 11 16 .688 23 54 77 2.4 30 0 5 11 13 12 123 3.8 2018-19 34 20 618 18.2 86 205 .420 28 88 .318 61 87 .701 63 145 208 6.1 84 1 9 31 41 9 261 7.7 2019-20 26 3 486 18.7 76 153 .497 9 31 .290 59 91 .648 60 99 159 6.1 46 1 9 17 16 12 220 8.5 TOTAL 92 35 1442 15.7 208 468 .444 57 181 .315 131 194 .675 146 298 444 4.8 160 2 23 59 70 33 604 6.6 Williams Career Statistics gocards.com n University of Louisville 69 #5 Malik Williams Louisville BasketballAIDAN IGIEHON Forward | 6-10 | 245 | So.-1L | Dublin, Ireland (Lawrence Woodmere Academy, Woodmere, N.Y.)Freshman Year: n Last name is pronounced ee-GYAY-hawn. n Saw action in 13 games as a freshman, averaging 4.7 minutes a game in those contests in a reserve role. n A shoulder injury in practice on Feb. 18 made him unavailable for the Cardinals’ last six games, but he was recovering as the season came to an abrupt end. n Missed UofL’s game at Duke on Jan. 18 while recovering from the flu. n Led the Cardinals with seven rebounds against North Carolina Central on Nov. 17. n Scored his first collegiate points with a first-half dunk against Indiana State on Nov. 13. He scored in four games. High School: n Averaged 23.4 points, 10.4 rebounds and 5.8 blocked shots as a senior for Lawrence Woodmere Academy in (22-5), which won the NYSAIS Class B Championship, marking his third consecutive state title. He scored a game-high 14 points and added 17 rebounds and three blocks to propel top-seeded Woodmere in the title game. n First team USA Today’s All USA New York Boys Basket- ball Team selection and was a member of the New York State Sportswriters Associa- tion Class B boys basketball all-state first team. n Nicknamed the “Irish Hulk,” he was ranked No. 50 na- tionally in the ESPN 100, No. 52 by 247Sports.com and No. 53 by Rivals.com. n Won three consecutive state titles, helping the Tigers to the NYSAIS C-Division title in 2017 and the B-Division title in 2018 and 2019. n Participated with Team Honor in the Iverson Classic all-star game on April 26, 2019 in Souderton, Pa. n Averaged 18.2 points and 15 rebounds as a junior in helping Lawrence Woodmere to a 20-5 record and the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NY- SAIS) Class B Championship, earning first team all-state honors. n A New York State Sports- writers Association second team all-state selection as a sophomore when he averaged 21.1 points per game, helping Woodmere to a 26-3 record and the NYSAIS Class C Champion- ship. He was a third team selection his freshman year when he averaged 20 points per game. n Averaged 9.7 points and 6.4 rebounds in the summer of 2018 with his AAU team Team Rio National. n Igiehon was 13-years-old when he arrived in Brooklyn, New York on June 28, 2014 to live with his aunt and uncle. He had first picked up a basketball when he was 12. UofL Coach Chris Mack visited Igiehon’s mother in Clondalkin, West Dublin, Ireland during the recruiting process. n His older brother Brandon played soccer for four years at SUNY Potsdam (2016-19). n The only Irish-born player to reach the NBA is Pat Burke, who played with the Orlando Magic (2002-03) and Phoenix Suns (2005-07). Burke moved from Ireland to the U.S. when he was three-years-old, so Igiehon hopes to be the first Irish born-and-raised person to play in the NBA. n Chose to attend Louisville after also including Oregon, Kentucky and St. John’s among his final choices. Personal: n Born Aug. 17, 2000 ... Son of Nibokun Omoruyi (moth- er) ... Has an older brother Brandon and two younger siblings (Analeza and Tyler) ... Major is communication with a minor in sport administration. n Best moment of his athletic career to date was “scoring his first basket as a Cardinal.” n Personal goal at UofL is to win an ACC Championship and an NCAA Championship. n Enjoys following fashion and the stock market in his spare time. n Chose to attend UofL because “it was the best fit for me and I knew I could unlock my true potential here.” n Best basketball advice given to him was “control what you can control.” n Most proud of “my mom being proud of me.” n His mother and high school coach has had the greatest influence on his athletic career. n Wearing uniform number 22 because he started playing basketball November 22, 2013 and it was the first number given to him to wear in America. n If you walked into his dorm room, the first thing you would notice is how many shoes he has. n Feels Dwayne Johnson would be the best actor to play him in a movie. n Few people know that he was given the name Nosayaba as his first name, not Aidan. n Best thing about being a Cardinal are “the fans and the opportunity to grow.” n When playing basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Kobe Bryant. n Best Athlete he ever faced was Tobias Harris. n Would most like to meet LeBron James. n What impresses him the most about Coach Mack is “his poise in big moments.” Favorites: n Basketball Player: LeBron James n NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers n Athlete, other than a basketball player: Cristiano Ronaldo n Movie: Forrest Gump n TV Shows: The Originals n Actor: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson n Comedian: Kevin Hart n Musical Group/Singer: Drake, Young Thug n Book: Basketball Junkie n Class at UofL: Principles of Sport Administration n Instagram Follow: @KDTrey5 n Twitter Follow: @LouisvilleMBB n Midnight Snack: peanut butter and jelly n Vacation spot: Ireland Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct OReb DReb Reb Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2019-20 13 0 61 4.7 5 8 .625 0 0 .000 3 8 .375 2 15 17 1.3 12 0 0 4 2 0 13 1.0 TOTAL 13 0 61 4.7 5 8 .625 0 0 .000 3 8 .375 2 15 17 1.3 12 0 0 4 2 0 13 1.0 Igiehon Career Statistics Points........................... 4 vs. Indiana State (11/13) Reb. .................................7 vs. N.C. Central (11/17) Asst............................................................................ none Blocks ...........................................1 vs. Miami (11/5) vs. N.C. Central (11/17) Steals ........................................................................ none FGM ............................. 2 vs. Indiana State (11/13) FGA .............................. 2 vs. Indiana State (11/13) vs. N.C. Central (11/17) 3FGM ....................................................................... none 3FGA......................................................................... none FT ............................................. 2 vs. Clemson (1/25) FTA...................................4 vs. N.C. Central (11/17) Igiehon Career Highs gocards.com n University of Louisville 71 #22 Aidan Igiehon Louisville BasketballDAVID JOHNSON Guard | 6-5 | 210 | So.-1L | Louisville, Ky. (Trinity High School)Freshman Year: n Talented guard who came on strong over the last half of his freshman year, starting four of the last five games. n Was the ACC assists leader among freshmen in con- ference games in 2019-20, averaging 3.7 assists, 7.6 points and 3.5 rebounds in ACC games. He totaled 31 assists with 14 turnovers in his last six games. n Over the last 15 games, Johnson averaged 8.9 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals while making 49.5 percent of his field goals (55-111). He had scored 37 points for his first 12 games of the season before totaling 132 in the last 14 games. n Handed out six or more assists in six of the last 13 games. n Made his first start of the season against Syracuse on Feb. 19, finishing with seven assists and no turnovers while pulling down four rebounds and scoring three points. n Scored 12 points and handed out a career-high eight assists at Clemson on Feb. 15. n Hometown Louisville product was sidelined to start the season with an injury. He logged double-digit minutes in 15 of the last 16 games. n Named ACC Freshman of the Week for games Jan. 13- 19. In those two games, Johnson averaged 15.0 points, 5.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds and shot 57.9 percent from the field (11-of-19 FG, 2-2 3FG) off the bench. n Led the Cardinals with a career-high 19 points, seven assists and three steals at then-No. 3/3 Duke on Jan. 18, adding four rebounds and three dunks. His 19 points were the most by a Louisville player off the bench against an AP top-three ranked opponent since former All-America guard Russ Smith scored 30 points against No. 3 Kentucky in 2011. n Pulled down a career-high eight rebounds while dishing out six assists and scoring six points at Boston College on Jan. 29. n Produced his first double-digit scoring effort with 11 points, four assists and three rebounds at Pittsburgh in 20 minutes off the bench. n Had surgery on his left (non-shooting) shoulder on July 30, 2019 and was out nearly four months. He made his first game appearance with 3 1/2 minutes against USC Upstate on Nov. 20, scoring his first collegiate points on a pair of dunks. He had practiced in non-con- tact drills since Oct. 22. n Cousin of recent UofL forward Ray Spalding (2015-18), who played with the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets, and was also a product of Trinity High School. High School: n A four-year starter at Trinity HS, Johnson averaged 16.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and four assists as a senior while leading the Shamrocks to a 30-8 record and the Kentucky state championship. He was the MVP of the Kentucky Sweet 16 state championship, totaling 22 points, 12 rebounds, four blocked shots and two assists in Trinity’s victory over Scott County in the title game. He missed six games with a knee injury his senior year. n Named the Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com Play- er of the Year and was a first team all-state selection. He earned Seventh Region Player of the Year honors from the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches and the Courier Journal. n Ranked No. 78 nationally by 247Sports.com, No. 76 in the ESPN 100 and No. 106 by Rivals.com. n Totaled 1,472 points and 719 rebounds in his career at Trinity as a four-year starter. n As a junior, Johnson averaged 13.9 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 42.9 percent from three-point distance (54-of-126) in helping Trinity to a 30-4 record, the Seventh Region championship and a position in the Kentucky Sweet 16, earning first team all-state honors. n Nearly produced a triple-double as a junior in the Shamrocks’ state tournament game against eventual runner-up Scott County when he totaled 14 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. n Third-team all-state selection as a sophomore when he averaged 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and shot 47.8 percent from the field, helping Trinity achieve a 29-4 record. n As a freshman in 2015-16, aided Trinity to a 29-7 record and the 2016 27th District and 7th Region championships and the first round of the Kentucky Sweet Sixteen Tournament. He played in 31 games as a freshman and averaged 4.8 ppg and 4.5 rpg. He competed with the Louisville Magic AAU squad. n Narrowed his collegiate choices to also include Georgia and Xavier before choosing his hometown Cardinals. Personal: n Born February 26, 2001 ... Son of Sheritha Bousso ... Has two siblings: Ashley Graham and Rayonna Scott ... Major is sport administration. n Best moment of his athletic career to date was winning a high school state championship. n Personal goal at UofL is to win a national championship. n Enjoys playing video games and traveling in his spare time. n Best basketball advice given to him was “keep grinding.” n Most proud of his mother. n Chose to attend UofL because “it was the best fit.” n His mother has had the greatest influence on his athletic career. n Wearing uniform number 13 because his preferred number of 10 was not available. n Feels Mike Epps would be the best actor to play him in a movie. n If you walked into his dorm room, the first thing you would notice is his lights. n Few people know that he doesn’t like country music and he can play lacrosse. n Best thing about being a Cardinal is “the family.” n When playing basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Kevin Durant. n Best athlete he ever faced is Jay Scrubb. n Would most like to meet LeBron James. n What impresses him the most about Coach Mack is “his consistency.” Favorites: n Basketball Player: CJ McCollum n NBA Team: Oklahoma City Thunder n Athlete, other than a basketball player: Muhammad Ali n Movies: Fast and Furious series n TV Shows: Martin n Actor: Mike Epps n Comedian: Kevin Hart n Musical Group/Singer: NBA YoungBoy, Young Thug, Gunna n TV Sports Personality: Shannon Sharpe n Book: How to Think Like a Millionaire n Class at UofL: social studies n Twitter Follow: @CoachChrisMack n Website: Goat.com n Foods: chicken, beef, anything n Midnight Snack: Cheez-Its n Vacation spot: Punta Cana Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct OReb DReb Reb Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2019-20 27 4 435 16.1 71 144 .493 5 23 .217 24 40 .600 29 47 76 2.8 46 1 75 51 7 18 171 6.3 TOTAL 27 4 435 16.1 71 144 .493 5 23 .217 24 40 .600 29 47 76 2.8 46 1 75 51 7 18 171 6.3 Johnson Career Statistics Points........................................................ 19 vs. Duke (1/18) Reb. .......................................... 8 vs. Boston College (1/29) Asst........................................................8 vs. Clemson (2/15) Blocks ..........................................................2 vs. Duke (1/18) Steals .........3 (3 times, latest: vs. Boston College, 1/29) FGM .............................................................8 vs. Duke (1/18) FGA ............................................13 vs. Georgia Tech (2/12) vs. Clemson (2/15) 3FGM .. 1 vs. (5 times, latest: vs. North Carolina, 2/22) 3FGA.....................................................4 vs. Clemson (2/15) FT .........................................................4 vs. Pittsburgh (1/14) vs. Georgia Tech (2/12) FTA.................................................7 vs. Georgia Tech (2/12) Johnson Career Highs gocards.com n University of Louisville 73 #13 David Johnson Louisville BasketballJOSH NICKELBERRY Guard | 6-4 | 205 | So.-1L | Fayetteville, N.C. (Northwood Temple Academy)Freshman Year: n Saw an average of 3.7 minutes of action while playing in 15 of the Cardinals’ 31 games his freshman year. He buried a three-pointer in the closing minute at NC State on Feb. 1. n Sprained his ankle in practice on Feb. 4 and missed seven games before an appearance against Virginia Tech on March 1. n Scored his first collegiate points with a pair of free throws against Indiana State on Nov. 13. He knocked down his first field goal with a three-pointer against North Carolina Central on Nov. 17. n Made all six of his free throw attempts as a freshman. n Nickelberry’s father, Gerald, was a linebacker at Northern Illinois (1991-94), ranking sixth in career tackles and his seven career fumble recoveries is an NIU record. His mother, Meredith McKinney, was a volleyball player and is an Army veteran. His stepmother, Jessie, was a track and volleyball athlete and is an Army veteran. n The Cardinals will face three of his former teammates this season in Max Farthing (NC State; Northwood Temple and Team CP3 teammate), Joey Baker (Duke; Trinity Christian teammate) and Wendell Moore (Duke; Team CP3 teammate) High School: n Averaged 26.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game as a senior in leading Northwood Temple Academy to a 20-14 record and a runner-up position in the 1A NCISAA North Carolina state championship. He scored 19 in the title game as his team was the first in program history to reach the state championship game. n Earned NCISAA and AP All-State honors as a senior at Northwood Temple, one vote short of a unanimous se- lection on the AP team, a member of the All-USA North Carolina Boys Basketball Team, and was a McDonald’s All-American nominee. n The first player to verbally commit to the Cardinals in this recruiting class, Nickelberry was ranked No. 83 nationally in the ESPN 100, No. 96 by 247Sports.com and No. 97 by Rivals.com. n Finished his high school career with 2,904 points, mak- ing him the second-leading all-time scorer in the history of North Carolina high school basketball. He scored 886 as a senior. n Scored 33 points and was named the MVP of the East Team at the Big Baller Brand All-American Game in Las Vegas. n Averaged 24.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists as a junior in helping Northwood Temple Academy to the quarterfinals of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A championship, earning first team all-state honors. n Began playing organized basketball as an eight-year-old and achieved his first dunk in the eighth grade. He played his eighth-grade and freshman seasons at North- wood Temple, played his sophomore year at Trinity Christian, and returned to Northwood Temple for his final two years. He earned NCISAA 1A all-state honors as a sophomore at Trinity Christian when he averaged 18.0 points per game and reached double figures in all but three games in leading his team to the NCISAA 1-A championship game. n Participated with Game Elite Gold AAU team in Atlanta, driving five hours one way many weekends to practice and play with the squad. n Also considered North Carolina, NC State, Michigan, Xavier and UConn before signing with the Cardinals. Personal: n Born March 9, 2001 ... Son of Meredith McKinney and Gerald Nicklelberry ... Has two older siblings, Jeremy and Jasmine ... Major is business with a minor in marketing. n Best moment of his athletic career to date was signing to play for Louisville. n Personal goal at UofL is to win an NCAA Championship. n Enjoys playing video games and sleeping in his spare time. n Chose to attend UofL because the “this university will prepare me for life on and off the court.” n Best basketball advice given to him came from his father: “control what you can control.” n His father Gerald has had the greatest influence on his athletic career. n Wears uniform number 20 because “Ray Allen is my favorite shooting guard ever.” n When playing basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Kobe Bryant or Reggie Miller. n Most proud of “how much I have matured since high school.” n The first thing you would notice when entering his dorm room is his LED lights and posters. n Best athlete he ever faced was Dennis Smith, Jr. n Best thing about being a Cardinal is “being able to play for a great school and city is an honor.” n Would most like to meet Barack Obama. n What impresses him the most about Coach Mack is “his knowledge of the game.” Favorites: n Basketball Player: CJ McCollum, Ray Allen, Devin Booker n NBA Team: Portland Trailblazers n Movies: Rush Hour, Friday, John Wick, Menace 2 Society n Actor: Chris Tucker n Website: YouTube n Instagram Follow: @mtvjesse n Comedian: Kevin Hart n Musical Group/Singer: Chief Keef, Tupac, NWA, Michael Jackson, The Weeknd n TV Sports Personality: Stephen A. Smith n Foods: tacos, pasta n Midnight Snack: honey bun and chocolate milk n Vacation Spot: Atlantis Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct OReb DReb Reb Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2019-20 15 0 55 3.7 2 10 .200 2 7 .286 6 6 1.000 1 2 3 0.2 3 0 1 1 0 0 12 0.8 TOTAL 15 0 55 3.7 2 10 .200 2 7 .286 6 6 1.000 1 2 3 0.2 3 0 1 1 0 0 12 0.8 Nickelberry Career Statistics Points........................................... 3 vs. N.C. Central (11/17) vs. NC State (2/1) Reb. ................1 (3 times, latest: vs. Western Ky., 11/29) Asst..............................................1 vs. USC Upstate (11/20) Blocks .....................................................................................none Steals ......................................................................................none FGM ............................................. 1 vs. N.C. Central (11/17) vs. NC State (2/1) FGA ............................................3 vs. Indiana State (11/13) 3FGM .......................................... 1 vs. N.C. Central (11/17) vs. NC State (2/1) 3FGA..........................................2 vs. Indiana State (11/13) vs. N.C. Central (11/17) FT ......................2 (3 times, latest: vs. Eastern Ky., 12/14) FTA....................2 (3 times, latest: vs. Eastern Ky., 12/14) Nickelberry Career Highs gocards.com n University of Louisville 75 #20 Josh Nickelberry Louisville BasketballHOGAN ORBAUGH Forward | 6-8 | 235 | So.-Wk | Zionsville, Ind. (Zionsville High School)Freshman Year: n Second-year walk-on forward for the Cardinals who played in four games last season as a freshman. n Saw his first action of the season in playing the closing minute against Indiana State on Nov. 13. n Did not dress for six games in December because of an illness. n Valuable practice player who often emulates the oppos- ing center in scout team matchups. n His grandfather Jeff Orbaugh played basketball at Ball State. High School: n Averaged 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists as a senior in 2018-19 in helping Zionsville post a 21-6 record, their second straight 20-win season. n Part of a Zionsville senior class that won four consecu- tive HCC titles and won back-to-back Indiana sectional titles in his final two years, the first time with consecu- tive sectional championships for the school in 60 years. Zionsville reached the regional final his senior year. n Earned second team All-HCC honors as a senior. n Scored a career-high 14 points against Anderson as a senior. n Averaged 4.0 points and 3.8 rebounds as a junior when Zionsville (22-4) won their first sectional title in 23 years. n Played for Indiana Elite Force AAU squad while in high school. n Also participated in the discus competition on the Zionsville track and field team. n His high school (Zionsville) is the alma mater of Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. Personal: n Born Nov. 29, 2000 ... Son of Heather and Cam Orbaugh ... Has two younger brothers, Hayden and Matthew ... Major is exercise science with a minor in sport administration. n Best moment of his athletic career to date is "running out at the KFC Yum! Center." n Personal goal at UofL is to graduate in three years. n Enjoys playing guitar in his spare time. n Chose to attend UofL because “it’s a historic program with a great staff and the best fans in the country.” n His mother has had the greatest influence on his athletic career. n Switched jersey numbers from the No. 12 he wore as a freshman to No. 3 for this season because his favorite player Anthony Davis wears that number.. n Best thing about being a Cardinal is “playing in the KFC Yum! Center in front of all of the fans.” n His grandfather Jeff Orbaugh has had the greatest influence on his athletic career. n Best athlete he ever faced was Joel Decoursey. n Would most like to meet Barack Obama. n What impresses him the most about Coach Mack is “his attention to detail and ability to help players understand concepts.” Favorites: n Basketball Player: Anthony Davis n NBA Team: Indiana Pacers n Athlete, other than a basketball player: Robert Mathis n TV Shows: White Collar, The Blacklist n Movie: Talladega Nights n Actor: Seth Rogan n Comedian: Dave Chappelle n Musical Group/Singer: Luke Combs, Lil Baby, Morgan Wallen, Moneybagg Yo n Book: Not a Fan n TV Sports Personality: Shannon Sharpe n Twitter Follow: @Druski2funny n Foods: Chipotle n Midnight Snack: Chex Mix n Vacation spot: Lake Wylie, S.C. Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct O Reb DReb Reb Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2019-20 4 0 4 1.0 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTAL 4 0 4 1.0 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Orbaugh Career Statistics gocards.com n University of Louisville 77 #3 Hogan Orbaugh Louisville BasketballNext >