Withers, Johnson and Nunez join Russ Smith, Edgar Sosa, and Malik Williams on Roster for Louisville’s Matchup with Kentucky July 18-22
The Ville, the Louisville alumni team competing in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) this summer, today announced the roster additions of Jae’Lyn Withers, Jaylen Johnson and Angel Nunez.
Withers, Johnson and Nunez join Russ Smith, Edgar Sosa, and Malik Williams as the six Louisville alumni currently announced on the The Ville roster. More players will be announced in the coming weeks.
Jae’Lyn Withers spent three seasons at Louisville (2020-23), starting 64 games. As a freshman, Withers posted 10.1 points and 7.7 per game, earning All-ACC Honors. Named as one of the team captains for his junior season, Withers averaged 8.9 points per game and led the team with 41.7% three-point shooting. Withers would native transfer to North Carolina for his final two years of eligibility, winning an ACC regular season championship in 2023-24. Withers currently plays professionally for Heroes Den Bosch in the Netherlands.
Jaylen Johnson played at Louisville from 2014-17, making 48 career starts across three seasons with the Cardinals. He enjoyed the most productive season of his collegiate career in 2016-17, averaging 8.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Following that campaign, Johnson opted to forgo his final year of eligibility and declared for the 2017 NBA Draft. Although he went undrafted, Johnson signed with the Chicago Bulls and later spent time in the NBA G League with the Iowa Wolves and Motor City Cruise. He has since played professionally overseas, competing in leagues across Asia, Europe, and South America.
Angel Nunez spent one season with Louisville (2011-12) before transferring to Gonzaga (2013-15) and South Florida (2015-16) to finish out his college career. Nunez played in 12 games for Louisville, being part of a Cardinals squad that would reach the Final Four. Nunez would see his most productive college season at South Florida, logging 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Nunez has gone on to play across many top leagues in Europe, spending last season with 18-time Polish Champions, Śląsk Wrocław
The Ville will take on La Familia, the Kentucky alumni team, in a first round best-of-three series.
As part of the best-of-three series, both teams will have a chance to host at least one home game. The first game of the series will take place at Kentucky’s Memorial Coliseum, July 18, at noon, and will be televised nationally on FOX. Game two will be played at Freedom Hall in Louisville on Monday, July 20, at 7 pm ET and will be televised live on FS1.
Game three (if necessary) will be played in Lexington on Wednesday, July 22, at 7 pm ET and will be televised live on FS1.
