Kenny Payne receives good news about Ty-Laur Johnson; Louisville football set for epic clash vs. Notre Dame

Cardinal Confidential breaks down the import of freshman guard's eligibility confirmation and Louisville's clash against nationally rated Irish

Kenny Payne’s Louisville program received much needed positive momentum Tuesday with news that freshman point guard Ty-Laur Johnson will be fully eligible to play this season. That’s a good jolt for Louisville, who lost top recruit Trentyn Flowers unexpectedly right before school began and saw assistant coach Nolan Smith reportedly interview for a G-Leauge job in recent weeks. Johnson gives Payne’s Cardinals a much-need backcourt option at point guard besides Illinois transfer Skyy Clark, the projected starter. Johnson was highly-recruited and shows some Russ Smith-like flashes of ability. Johnson may not become a major contributor as a freshman, but he’s capable of being a quick and exciting option off the bench who should be fun to watch develop as he matures and adjusts to ACC hoops.