Koren Johnson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Ample activity in exhibition Johnson (undisclosed) logged 14 points (4-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to Nevada.

Impact Even though Johnson struggled with his shooting, his ample shot opportunities and playmaking suggest he will be a statistical leader for Portland State this season. The senior has previous experience excelling for a Power Conference team, having done so by averaging 11.1 points and 2.7 assists across Washington's 2023-24 season. Transferring to other colleges has not paid off thus far, so Johnson is attempting to buck the trend with Portland State.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Husky Koren Johnson Resurfaces in Big Sky Koren Johnson, a shining light for the University of Washington basketball team not too long ago, has re-emerged in the Northwest after sign...

MAY 14 • SI.COM

Commits to Portland State Johnson has committed to Portland State, according to PortalUpdates.

Impact Johnson appeared in 25 games with Ole Miss in the 2025-26 season, but he was limited to just 1.8 points and 1.4 assists per game. However, he's had success in mid-major programs before, averaging 11.1 points per game with Washington in the 2023-24 season.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Departing Ole Miss Johnson (undisclosed) will enter the transfer portal, per Sam Kayser of League Ready.

Impact Johnson missed the final five games of the season for the Rebels while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The junior guard averaged 1.8 points across 9.6 minutes, and he'll have one more year of eligibility remaining to try to make an impact at a new program. He's also had stops at Washington and Louisville.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) is listed out ahead of Saturday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Johnson continues to miss time as he tends an undisclosed injury. He will hope to be back in time for next week's matchup should the Bulldogs win.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Georgia Johnson (undisclosed) is out against Georgia on Thursday.

Impact Johnson will now miss his third straight game. The backup point guard, who averages 1.8 points and 1.4 assists, will look to return Friday if the Rebels survive and advance in the SEC Tournament.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Johnson (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's SEC Tournament game against Texas.

Impact Johnson missed Ole Miss's regular-season finale for unspecified reasons, and he'll remain on the sidelines for Wednesday's contest. He's averaging 9.6 minutes per game this season, and he's come off the bench in all but one of his 25 outings.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. South Carolina Johnson (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against South Carolina.

Impact Johnton is a surprise addition to the injury report after he played 13 minutes in Tuesday's contest against Vanderbilt. The junior has appeared in 25 games this season, averaging 1.8 points and 1.4 assists in 9.6 minutes.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six minutes off bench Johnson (undisclosed) closed with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one assist across six minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Johnson didn't do much in this game, but he logged six minutes and proved to the coaching staff that he's indeed healthy enough to play going forward. Johnson shouldn't have a lot of fantasy upside in the immediate future due to his limited role off the bench.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Johnson (undisclosed) is probable for Wednesday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Johnson is a depth option at point guard, so his potential absence wouldn't affect the rotation much. Johnson is averaging 2.7 points and 1.2 dimes across 8.8 minutes per game in 10 appearances off the bench in 2025-26.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss roars back from slow start to dismantle Alcorn State 79-43

Reserves Kezza Giffa and Patton Pinkins scored 14 and 13 respectively and Mississippi beat Alcorn State 79-43

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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