Johns and VCU host Howard
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Jacksonville takes down VCU 73-62
Led by Kevion Nolan's 20 points, the Jacksonville Dolphins defeated the VCU Rams 73-62 on Wednesday nightDECEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press
Johns scores 15 as VCU knocks off Morgan State 69-54
Led by Brandon Johns Jr.'s 15 points, the VCU Rams defeated the Morgan State Bears 69-54NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press
Efficient opener Johns provided 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 73-56 win over Manhattan.
Impact Johns suffered a broken nose in a late-October practice but started the opener and apparently played without a protective mask. The Michigan transfer and fifth-year senior should continue similar production as the starting power forward moving forward.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In starting lineup Monday Johns (nose) is listed in VCU's starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against Manhattan.
Impact Johns is set to play in Monday's season opener despite suffering a broken nose ahead of the team's exhibition against Shippensburg on Oct. 29. The senior transfer averaged 3.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game across 31 contests with Michigan last season, and he should play a much larger role during his final collegiate campaign with VCU.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers broken nose Johns suffered a broken nose in practice and was held out of Saturday's 88-53 exhibition victory over Shippensburg, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.
Impact Despite the injury happening with the opener just over a week away, coach Mike Rhoades declared that "he's going to be fine." That implies Johns could be available, likely with some sort of protective mask. Johns was a contributor for four seasons with Michigan before electing to finish his career at VCU, where he'll have a much better chance to lock down a starting role.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Performs well in scrimmage Johns and Adrian Baldwin were the two best players for VCU in their scrimmage against Villanova, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.
Impact Johns is an interesting graduate transfer from Michigan where he was mostly used as a spark plug off the bench. Johns has the size to defend in the paint and can also stretch the defense offensively from the perimeter. He should be an impact player on a team with very little frontcourt depth.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
East Lansing grad Brandon Johns Jr. to finish college basketball career in Atlantic 10 Former Trojan star joining Rams after four seasons at the University of Michigan.
APRIL 22, 2022 • LANSINGSTATEJOURNAL.COM
Forward Brandon Johns Jr. becomes second ex-Wolverine to transfer to VCU Brandon Johns Jr. is transferring to play his fifth and final season at VCU, where he will be reunited with former Michigan guard Zeb Jackso...
APRIL 21, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Michigan basketball F Brandon Johns reveals transfer destination Best of luck to him! But forever #GoBlue
APRIL 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Webblog: Could Michigan's young frontcourt return intact next year? News of Brandon Johns Jr. entering the transfer portal shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anyone. After all, there had been rumblings abou...
APRIL 7, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Heads back to bench Johns will not start Thursday's Big Ten tournament contest versus Indiana.
Impact Johns started the regular-season finale against Ohio State with Hunter Dickinson sidelined due to illness. He will resume his bench role upon Dickinson's return to the starting five and will likely see a significant workload drop as well.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins starting five Johns is starting Sunday's game against Ohio State, Michigan beat writer Dylan Burkhardt reports.
Impact Johns will make his ninth start of the season Sunday with Hunter Dickinson a late scratch due to a stomach ailment. Johns has averaged 6.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 19.5 minutes across his previous starts this year but could have a larger role against the Buckeyes.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench Sunday Johns isn't starting Sunday's contest against Illinois, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.
Impact Johns drew the start Wednesday in place of Moussa Diabate, who was serving a one-game suspension. However, Diabate is back in the starting lineup Sunday, so Johns will return to his reserve role. In 15 contests off the bench, Johns has averaged 2.1 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.5 minutes.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'I've done this before': Martelli leads Michigan for Howard
Phil Martelli is all set to guide Michigan for the rest of the college basketball regular seasonFEBRUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press
Plays 10 minutes off bench Johns (undisclosed) closed with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one block in 10 minutes during Sunday's 80-62 victory over Indiana.
Impact Johns was a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's matchup, and he was able to return to the court following a three-game absence. The senior is now averaging 5.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per game this season, and it appears as though he should be available moving forward.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will be game-time decision Johns (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's contest against Indiana, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Rothstein reports that Johns traveled with the team to Bloomington, but they will wait to make a decision on his status until pre-game warmups. However, this isn't a new trend, as the 6-foot-8 senior has warmed up ahead of the last two games before ultimately being ruled out.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits again Tuesday Johns (undisclosed) didn't play during Tuesday's 83-64 win over Maryland.
Impact Johns was a limited participant at practice over the weekend and has now missed the past three games, though he did take part in warmups ahead of the last two contests. His next chance to take the court will come Sunday at Indiana.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spotted in warmups Johns (undisclosed) is taking part in warmups ahead of Tuesday's game versus Maryland, James Hawkins of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Johns missed the previous tilt due to injury and wasn't a full participant at Sunday's practice, leaving him a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash. While his return to action seems promising, it's worth noting that he reportedly warmed up last Friday as well before eventually sitting out.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Detroit News Status of Hunter Dickinson, Brandon Johns Jr. in question ahead of matchup with Maryland.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Michigan basketball's Hunter Dickinson, Brandon Johns Jr. may not play vs. Maryland Michigan basketball's Hunter Dickinson and Brandon Johns Jr. continue recovering from COVID-19 and are questionable for Tuesday's game vs. M...
JANUARY 17, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Limited in practice on Sunday Johns (undisclosed) was not a full participant in practice on Sunday and is likely to be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Maryland, Michael Cohen of the Detroit Free...
Impact Johns and Hunter Dickinson are both dealing with issues that could leave Michigan short in the frontcourt for the second straight game. Johns is averaging 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cockburn, Frazier lead No. 25 Illinois over Michigan 68-53
Kofi Cockburn scored 21 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to help No. 25 Illinois over Michigan 68-53 on Friday nightJANUARY 15, 2022 • Associated Press
Will not play Friday Johns (undisclosed) will not play Friday against Illinois, Chris Balas of TheWolverine.com reports.
Impact Johns did not play in the teams previous game against Rutgers due to Covid-19 protocols. Johns has appeared in 12 games for the Wolverines this season, averaging 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 16.9 minutes off the bench this season. His next chance to return is Tuesday against Maryland.
JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rutgers ends 87-year winless streak against Michigan
Geo Baker scored 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting and Ron Harper Jr. scored 20 and Rutgers beat depleted Michigan 75-67JANUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press
