Morez Johnson Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

How Michigan Coach Mike Boynton Views Final Roster Spot Following Morez Johnson's Decision With Morez Johnson Jr. staying in the NBA Draft, the Wolverines have one final roster spot to hand out.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Morez Johnson Jr. makes big choice between Michigan, NBA Draft before key draft deadline | Sporting News Michigan Wolverines star Morez Johnson Jr. left nothing undecided when it came to choosing to stay in the NBA Draft or return to Ann Arbor....

MAY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Staying in NBA Draft Johnson will keep his name in the 2026 NBA Draft, officially bidding the college ranks farewell as he chases his professional dream, per Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com.

Impact Johnson is coming off a tremendous sophomore year with a Michigan team he helped power to a national title. The 6-foot-9 forward, who started his career at Illinois, averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks while shooting 62 percent from the field. His ability to make plays around the rim and overall athleticism should endear him to plenty of NBA scouts.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan's Chances to Retain Aday Mara, Morez Johnson, Elliot Cadeau The Wolverines have three players who entered the NBA Draft — will they get any back?

MAY 1 • SI.COM

Michigan basketball reloads with 9 newcomers for potential run to another national title

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who wer...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Declares for NBA Draft Johnson has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Johnson has entered his name into the NBA Draft pool while maintaining his college eligibility, leaving the door open for him to come back to school. The 6-foot-9 forward has a strong season across Michigan's national title run, averaging 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks while shooting 62.3 percent from the field.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Transfer Portal superteam vs. Michigan? This hypothetical matchup is closer than you think The Michigan Wolverines were crowned March Madness champs after a special tournament run, led by four transfers in Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mar...

APRIL 17 • FANSIDED.COM

J.P. Estrella transferring from Tennessee to national champion Michigan

Three days after winning its first national title since 1989, Michigan has started retooling its roster for next season

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Back in Ann Arbor, Dusty May tells jubilant Michigan fans: 'This trophy is yours'

Michigan men’s basketball returned to campus as national champions and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that “this trophy is yours.”

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Averages dozen-plus in NCAA Tournament Johnson amassed 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 69-63 win over UConn.

Impact Through six NCAA Tournament games, Morez Johnson was steadily a primary contributor. He scored double figures in five of six games, averaged 12.8 ppg and 8.0 rpg and recorded his second double-double in the title game. After what was essentially a breakout season, the Illinois transfer now has two years of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan built a roster full of transfers who carried the Wolverines to a national title

Michigan has won a national championship with a roster full of transfers

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

What everyone gets wrong about Michigan's transfer-fueled March Madness run Coach Dusty May expertly hit the portal last spring, and created a super team, adding Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr., Aday Mara and Elli...

APRIL 6 • NYPOST.COM

NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Game: Top Storylines

Who will cut down the nets in Indy? Here are the top storylines to know ahead of Monday night's national championship game.

APRIL 6 • FOX SPORTS

NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Game: Top Storylines

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

Big men and bigger lineups have been standout factors for the teams that have reached the Final Four

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Final Four showdown with top seeds Michigan and Arizona includes intriguing matchups

A March Madness masterpiece might be on tap

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Michigan coach Dusty May leads the Wolverines into the program's first Final Four since 2018

Michigan coach Dusty May remembers watching Rumeal Robinson and the Wolverines win the national championship in 1989

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

The Final Four is set

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Yaxel Lendeborg and deep, unselfish Michigan roll into the Final Four, beating Tennessee 95-62

Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Dusty May and Josh Schertz put friendship on hold as Michigan meets Saint Louis in NCAA Tournament

Michigan’s Dusty May has enjoyed the close bond he’s developed with Saint Louis’ Josh Schertz

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Morez Johnson Jr. and top-seeded Michigan roll past Howard 101-81 in March Madness after slow start

Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the fir...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Midwest preview: Fresh off first NCAA Tournament win, Howard braces to face No. 1 seed Michigan

Howard coach Kenny Blakeney's first glimpse at Michigan came as a fan when he watched the Wolverines play Duke in-person in late February

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Michigan's rebuild keyed by Dusty May's new-school approach and search for players who like to pass

Michigan’s basketball program has a shot to win its first national title since 1989 thanks to a rebuild under Dusty May

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Cadeau and McKenney deliver as No. 3 Michigan advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Michigan coach Dusty May leaned on Elliot Cadeau in the final minutes, and freshman Trey McKenney also stepped up at times

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Aday Mara helps No. 3 Michigan edge Ohio State 71-67 in the Big Ten Tournament

Aday Mara scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, helping No. 3 Michigan hold off Bruce Thornton and Ohio State for a 71-67 victory in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals