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Efficient from the field in win Johnson provided 17 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block over 35 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 win over Wichita State.

Impact Johnson led the team in scoring in Saturday's win. The sophomore forward was very successful from deep, tying his season high with three, three pointers. Johnson also continued his dominance inside, collecting four offensive rebounds. The Pirates big man has tallied five or more rebounds in each of his appearances this season.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson scores 17, East Carolina beats Wichita State 79-69

Led by Brandon Johnson's 17 points, the East Carolina Pirates defeated the Wichita State Shockers 79-69 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Johnson has 16 as East Carolina knocks off High Point 60-49 Brandon Johnson’s 16 points helped East Carolina defeat High Point 60-49.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Johnson has 16 as East Carolina knocks off High Point 60-49

Brandon Johnson’s 16 points helped East Carolina defeat High Point 60-49

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Tallies another double-double Johnson ended Sunday's 84-75 win over Coppin State with 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes.

Impact Johnson is a double-double machine this season. In just about every game, Johnson has a chance of both scoring and rebounding in double figures. Johnson grabbed four rebounds in Sunday's win. The 6-foot-8 forward has nine offensive rebounds over the last two games. Johnson is averaging career highs all around in his first season as a regular starter and second with the program.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects nine rebounds Johnson closed with eight points (4-5 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 74-61 loss to UNCW.

Impact Johnson came close to notching his fifth double double of the season in Tuesday's loss. The 6-foot-8 forward has started in every appearance he has made this season, playing extremely well in a much bigger role. Johnson leads the team in rebounds (8.8) and blocks (0.7) per game through 10 games this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues dominance inside Johnson closed with nine points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 79-65 victory over UT Arlington.

Impact Throughout the season, Johnson has been dominant in the paint. The 6-foot-8 forward is nearly averaging a double-double so far this season, averaging 14.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Johnson also has three or more offensive rebounds in four straight games. As a freshman last season, Johnson started in just five games. This year, Johnson has started in all five of his appearances, taking on a much larger role and taking full advantage.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double Johnson closed with 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 82-73 win over Hampton.

Impact Johnson logged his first double-double of East Carolina's newest season. Fantasy managers should expect him to continue recording points and rebounds while he remains ECU's starting power forward. Currently, Johnson is East Carolina's best player in terms of overall value.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed in starting five Johnson (illness) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Hampton.

Impact Johnson will only miss one game due to an illness. Johnson is coming off a strong showing in the opener where he put up 24 points, seven boards, and three assists.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available East Carolina head coach Michael Schwartz said Johnson (illness) is expected to be available Wednesday versus Hampton, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports reports.

Impact Johnson was able to participate in the Pirates' team practice Monday. If available, he will have sat out only one game because of his recent illness.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Currently out ill Johnson is out because of an illness, according to Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.

Impact Johnson did not play during the Pirates' 77-57 win Saturday versus Presbyterian. He will try to be healthy before they host Hampton on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to start Saturday Johnson is not listed is Saturday's starting lineup against Presbyterian, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Johnson logged 24 points, seven rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes in Tuesday's season opener against Mercer, so it's unclear why he'd be dropped from East Carolina's starting five Saturday. The 6-foot-8 sophomore is expected to step up into a much more prominent role this season after averaging 4.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 30 games (with five starts) last year.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big showing in opener Johnson closed Tuesday's 77-75 win over Mercer with 24 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes.

Impact Johnson and teammate Javon Small combined to score 47 points in this one as East Carolin was barely able to outlast Mercer. Johnson appears right on track to take the next step as a player this season. His freshman campaign saw the 6-8 forward start five games and average 4.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per contest. The outside shot could be a new weapon, as Johnson shot just 21 percent from out there last season but looked very solid in the opener.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Tuesday Johnson provided six points (3-3 FG), four rebounds and two steals over nine minutes during Tuesday's 73-71 win over Tulsa.

Impact Johnson entered off the bench on Tuesday against SMU. The freshman forward started the teams previous game against Tulane, but was replaced by Alonzo Frink in the starting five. Johnson has typically entered off the bench this season, starting in just five of 23 games this season. When in the starting role, Johnson typically plays over 30 minutes, but when he enters off the bench, that number falls down to 19.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid game in start Johnson started and put up eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in Tuesday's win over North Carolina A&T.

Impact Johnson picked up his second start of the season. In his first start he played a whopping 36 minutes and pulled down 19 boards. Ludgy Debaut did not play in Tuesday's contest and if he remains out that bodes well for Johnson's fantasy relevance.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Johnson scores 17, East Carolina beats Wichita State 79-69

Johnson has 16 as East Carolina knocks off High Point 60-49