Former Old Abe LJ Wells commits to Louisville basketball
LJ Wells will have a new hardcourt home this winter. The 6-foot-8, former Eau Claire Memorial forward announced on Monday via social media of his commitment to the Louisville Cardinals basketball team after spending four years at Northern Kentucky University. “It's an honor for sure,” Wells told the Leader-Telegram. “This is a phenomenal program, so I'm definitely super grateful to call myself ...
LJ Wells, a former Eau Claire Memorial forward, has committed to play basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. The 6-foot-8 athlete spent four years at Northern Kentucky University before making the jump to Louisville. Wells averaged 15.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists during his senior season at NKU. He was named to the Horizon League tournament team and started 16 of 32 games in 2024-25.
In high school, Wells was a standout player for the Old Abes, leading the team in scoring and rebounding. He earned high honorable mention on the Associated Press’ all-state teams and second-team All-Northwest honors. Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey expressed excitement about adding Wells, praising his consistency and fit with the team’s culture.
The commitment comes after Wells successfully argued in court to play a fifth season due to the NCAA’s new age-based, five-year eligibility model.
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