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Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. out indefinitely with a broken wrist: 'Some guys are going to have to step up' Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. will be out “for a good bit” after breaking his wrist in Saturday’s loss to Michigan State, coach Brad U...

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson to a broken wrist Illinois forward and Thronton grad Morez Johnson is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the week...

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. (wrist) out indefinitely Illinois freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr., a starter for the Fighting Illini over the past eight games, will be out indefinitely after bre...

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist CHAMPAIGN — Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weeken...

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Illinois freshman F Morez Johnson Jr. out indefinitely with a broken wrist

Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a huge block vs. Michigan State.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Illinois freshman F Morez Johnson Jr. out indefinitely with a broken wrist

Out indefinitely Johnson (wrist) is out indefinitely for Illinois, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact The freshman forward reportedly broke his wrist and is out for at least the Illini' clash with Wisconsin on Tuesday and likely much longer; in fact, there's no current timetable for his return. This is a big blow in Champaign, as Johnson had started the past eight games and was shooting at a highly efficient 66.7 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr. makes acrobatic two-handed block against MSU

Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr. makes acrobatic two-handed block against MSU

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Career day on glass Johnson recorded 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 87-79 victory over Ohio State.

Impact Johnson has been a valuable forward option off the bench for the Illini during his freshman year, but he entered the starting lineup for a Jan. 23 contest against Maryland and hasn't looked back since. Over four starts, Johnson is averaging 9.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, culminating in a career day on the glass Sunday. That came on a day when starting center Tomislav Ivisic returned to the starting lineup after a three-game absence and recorded a double-double of his own, showing that Johnson's value isn't dependent on Ivisic being out. He looks like a favorable add for fantasy managers preparing for a stretch run.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' Morez Johnson POSTERIZES Northwestern defender to extend lead

Illinois' Morez Johnson POSTERIZES Northwestern defender to extend lead

JANUARY 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Starting Thursday Johnson is in the starting five for Thursday's game versus Maryland, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Johnson is in the starting lineup for the first time in his career with Tomislav Ivisic (undisclosed) out with an injury. Johnson is averaging 6.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 14.8 minutes per game, so he could easily be in double-double territory with increased minutes.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags 10 rebounds in blowout Johnson notched five points (1-3 FG, 3-3 FT) and 10 rebounds across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 94-69 win over Indiana.

Impact Johnson posted five points and 10 rebounds Tuesday as the Fighting Illini made short work of the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-9 freshman has seen action in all 17 games this season, averaging 5.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on 14.7 minutes per game. Johnson has taken advantage of the limited minutes he's been allocated, shooting 63.2 percent from the field on the season.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in rout Johnson ended Wednesday's 91-52 win over Penn State with 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds and one block in 20 minutes.

Impact Johnson logged the second double-double of his career finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds as the Fighting Illini dominated the Nittany Lions on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-9 freshman has been a solid contributor off the bench when he's seen the floor, averaging 6.1 points (while shooting 67.3 percent from the field), 6.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 15 outings (14.1 minutes per game). Johnson remains buried in the depth chart behind other frontcourt options, but his future with Illinois looks bright.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton grad Morez Johnson has career-high 20 points as No. 13 Illinois routs Penn State Johnson had a career-high 20 points with 11 rebounds and No. 13 Illinois beat Penn State 91-52 on Wednesday night at State Farm Center in Ch...

JANUARY 9, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM