Koren Johnson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Not starting Monday Johnson is not included in the starting rotation for Monday's game against SE Louisiana, Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports.

Impact Johnson will look to come off the bench during the season-opener as Travis Perry is included in the starting rotation. The junior guard will look to make an impact on his opportunities.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assist and steal in few minutes Johnson (shoulder) logged one assist and one steal in two minutes during Mississippi's 68-53 loss Saturday against St. Mary's (CAL).

Impact Johnson's assist and steal indicates that he is healthy again. However, the Louisville transfer's latest log suggests one of two possibilities. He is either still lingering health-wise or will record a significantly diminished role for Mississippi's current team. For the Cardinals, Johnson logged 20.0 minutes per game, 10 times how much he tallied Saturday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Ole Miss Johnson has announced his commitment to Mississippi ahead of the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Johnson will join the Rebels after spending the 2024-25 season with Louisville. The 6-foot-2 junior, who appeared in just two games last season due to injury, averaged 11.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals across 31 games (five starts) with Washington during the 2023-24 season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hits portal Johnson will enter the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Johnson only played in two games for Louisville in 2024-2025 after transferring from Washington and posting 11.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists the year prior. He sustained a season-ending shoulder injury just two games into the season, taking a medical redshirt to preserve his eligibility. Thus, Johnson should have two seasons of college basketball left in the tank.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville's Reyne Smith leaves game with lower leg injury in game against Cal

Reyne Smith left No. 14 Louisville’s game against California on Wednesday night with an apparent lower leg injury

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Louisville G Koren Johnson (shoulder) out for season Louisville guard Koren Johnson announced Tuesday that he will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.”Card Nation!I have decided...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Louisville Guard Koren Johnson to Get Shoulder Surgery, Miss Remainder of Season The Cardinals guard had missed the last five games.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • SI.COM

Out for the season Johnson (shoulder) has announced via his personal Twitter account, that he will take a medical redshirt and undergo shoulder surgery.

Impact Johnson will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season as he recovers from a shoulder injury suffered in the opening week of the season. The 6-foot-2 junior transfer from Washington, who averaged 11.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals across 31 games with the Huskies last season, will look to return with the Cardinals during the 2025-26 season.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will see another specialist Johnson (shoulder) will see another specialist, according to Rick Bozich of WDRB.

Impact Bozich's announcement confirms Johnson already saw a shoulder specialist. The guard will be out until further notice.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Sooners Johnson (shoulder) won't play against Oklahoma, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his fifth straight game. The rotational guard averaged 20 minutes in his first two contests, and he figures to remain a staple of the Cardinals' lineup whenever he returns. However, it's unclear when that will be at this point.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for WVU game Johnson (shoulder) is out for Louisville's game Thursday against West Virginia at The Bahamas, according to Brooks Holton of the Courier Journal.

Impact West Virginia defeated Gonzaga during their game Wednesday. Unfortunately for Johnson, he is out another matchup only one day after Louisville's relatively easy win against Indiana.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Louisville game Johnson (shoulder) is out for Louisville's game Wednesday against Indiana at The Bahamas, according to Eric Crawford of WDRB.

Impact Currently, Louisville's team is preparing to participate in the 2024 Battle 4 Atlantis. After playing Indiana, the Cardinals will play either Gonzaga or West Virginia in a second-round game or consolation matchup Thursday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder ailment Johnson (shoulder) won't play against Bellarmine, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Johnson has been a big factor in the Cardinals' rotation off the bench, playing 19 and then 21 minutes in Louisville's first two games. He averaged 3.0 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists across those two contests. His next chance to suit up will come against Winthrop on Nov. 22, although there's reportedly no timetable for his return.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Koren Johnson Heads for Transfer Portal, Exits Coach-Less UW The Husky guard became a highly marketable player after productive final month of the season.

MARCH 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out Saturday Johnson (shoulder) will not play versus Utah Saturday, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact With Johnson out, look for Nate Calmese to move up in the rotation and play more minutes than usual.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Saturday Johnson will return to a bench role Saturday against Colorado State, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Johnson excelled in his first start since the season opener, posting 14 points, five boards, and three assists over 30 minutes with Paul Mulcahy (undisclosed) sidelined. Mulcahy is back in the action Saturday, resulting in Johnson shifting back to a bench role and likely seeing his minutes trail off again.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

3 thoughts: San Diego State 79, Saint Mary's 54 ... On Koren Johnson, rooting for the Gaels and a crooked backboard The Washington guard decommitted from SDSU now plays against the Aztecs, can Saint Mary's right the ship and the favorable basket at T-Mobil...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Washington plays Northern Kentucky after Johnson's 25-point showing

Washington plays the Northern Kentucky Norse after Koren Johnson scored 25 points in Washington's 91-57 victory against the Bellarmine Knights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • Associated Press

From reserve to star, Koren Johnson leads Washington vs. NKU Mar 8, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Washington Huskies guard Koren Johnson (0) awaits a free throw attempt against the Colorado Buffaloes durin...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Explodes in opener Johnson totaled 25 points (10-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 91-57 win over Bellarmine.

Impact Johnson flashed as a freshman, averaging 6.8 points in 19.5 minutes per game. He has a blend of speed and offensive craft to be a real difference-maker in Washington's offense. His role is worth monitoring, but Johnson is a breakout candidate.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koren Johnson hits 5 3s, scores 25, Washington beats Bellarmine 91-57 in opener

Koren Johnson hit five 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 25 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 22 points and Washington beat Bellarmine 91-57 in the season opener for both tea...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Huskies Answer the Opening Bell With Easy Win Over Bellarmine The UW was led by returning sophomore guard Koren Johnson, who scored a career-best 25.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Booms as sixth man Johnson posted 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, three assists, one steal and one block in 22 minutes during Sunday's 103-58 victory over Saint Martin's.

Impact Johnson caught fire from deep, which is a promising sign after he connected on just 32.1 percent of 2.9 threes per game as a true freshman last season. Johnson is a dynamic athlete with more scoring chops than Sahvir Wheeler and Paul Mulcahy, which should carve out a sizable role as Washington's third guard.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koren Johnson Commits to Another UW Season, Needs Something in Return The Seattle guard should be ready to become more of a focal player for the Huskies.

MARCH 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Solid outing in loss Johnson accumulated 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 30 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 93-84 loss to Washington State.

Impact Johnson finished with 13 points, four assists and two steals as the Huskies were defeated by the Cougars on Thursday. The 6-foot-2 freshman put together a solid campaign for Washington, averaging 6.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals on 19.3 minutes per game (28 appearances).

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Louisville's Reyne Smith leaves game with lower leg injury in game against Cal

Washington plays Northern Kentucky after Johnson's 25-point showing

Koren Johnson hits 5 3s, scores 25, Washington beats Bellarmine 91-57 in opener