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Returns against Michigan Johnson (foot) finished with no counting stats over two minutes during Friday's 71-67 loss to Michigan.

Impact Johnson, who missed the team's previous four games with a foot injury, saw two minutes of action during Friday's loss against the Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. The 6-foot-8 senior transfer from Penn State is averaging 2.3 points and 1.1 rebounds on 11.3 minutes per game this season (nine games).

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Johnson (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against Michigan at Chicago.

Impact Johnson was questionable for Ohio State's latest game, a third-round win over Iowa in the Big Ten tournament. He logged his Buckeye debut against Michigan, recording five minutes.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out game against Hawkeyes Johnson (foot) did not play on Thursday against Iowa.

Impact Johnson was seen warming up prior to the game, but did not make his return to the court. He has missed the last four games and has only appeared in eight games this season. The 6-8 senior will have another opportunity on Friday against Michigan.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up in pregame Johnson (foot) was a full participant in pregame warmups ahead of Thursday's Big Ten Tournament matchup against Iowa, per Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Johnson appears to be in position to make his return to action for the Buckeyes following a three-game absence due to a foot injury. The 6-foot-8 senior has averaged 2.6 points in 12.5 minutes per game across just eight appearances for Ohio State this season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Iowa Johnson (foot) is questionable to face Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Johnson missed the last three games of the regular season for the Buckeyes, and he's only played in eight total games this year. Thus, his status has been a major question mark consistently, and that won't change as Ohio State gets set to face Iowa in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Johnson (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Johnson will ultimately miss a third straight game as the Buckeyes wrap up the regular season. The senior will look to return ahead of next week's Big Ten tournament.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

May be questionable for Saturday Johnson (foot) may be questionable for Saturday's game against Indiana, according to Patrick Murphy of 247Sports.

Impact Ohio State's head coach Jake Diebler thinks that Johnson will be questionable. If he becomes available for OSU, Saturday includes his ninth game. Concerning the eight matchups, Johnson averaged 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out at PSU Johnson (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game at Penn State.

Impact Johnson will miss back-to-back games with an unknown ailment. The senior forward will now look to get back in action this Saturday against Indiana. He's averaging 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds on the year.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Johnson is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Iowa.

Impact Johnson is not starting for the Buckeyes in this contest after doing so in the loss to MSU on Feb. 22. Johnson has mostly played off the bench this season, so his fantasy upside should remain fairly low.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 13 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Active for Buckeyes Johnson (undisclosed) is ready to roll for Ohio State's tilt with USC on Wednesday.

Impact Johnson has missed the past two games for the Buckeyes after he made his 2025-26 debut on Jan. 23 and played in three straight games. However, he'll be available once again Wednesday night, and will likely remain in his role as a bench option for Ohio State's frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Johnson (undisclosed) isn't available for Ohio State's clash with Maryland on Thursday.

Impact Johnson missed the first 18 games of the season while battling eligibility issues, but has played in each of the Buckeyes' last three games. However, he finds himself listed as out once again, and it's unclear exactly why at the moment -- whether it's due to the same eligibility issue or an extraneous circumstance. Either way, Ohio State will once again be without the senior forward.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on report anymore Johnson (not injury related) is not on the injury report for Friday's game at Michigan.

Impact Johnson's absence from the injury report means the senior forward should be able to suit up against the Wolverines. Johnson is averaging a career-best 10.2 points per game this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Johnson (not injury related) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Johnson was granted eligibility last week, but he has yet to make his debut for the Buckeyes. The veteran forward may need to get up to speed from a physical standpoint before being cleared to play. His next chance to do so will come Friday against Michigan.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. UCLA Johnson (not injury related) is out for Saturday's game against UCLA, according to Adam Jardy of Dispatch.com.

Impact Johnson will be with Ohio State's team either Sunday or Monday, but not quickly enough to join the Buckeyes for their upcoming game against UCLA. After they host UCLA, the Buckeyes are scheduled to play their next game Tuesday against Minnesota.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Temporarily granted eligibility Johnson has received a temporary restraining order against the NCAA that allows him to play for Ohio State this season, per Dan Hope of ElevenWarriors.com.

Impact Back in April, Johnson put his name in the NCAA's transfer portal in an attempt to squeeze out one more year of collegiate eligibility that the organization did not agree that he had available. But with the restraining order, Ohio State's team has been allowed to pick Johnson up and use him, which the Buckeyes will welcome after Brandon Noel (foot) went down with an indefinite injury. In terms of adapting to conference play, Johnson should have no problem, considering he logged 46 games for Penn State before switching up teams.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Puts name in portal Johnson (hand) will enter the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com.

Impact Johnson is coming off a career year with Penn State, averaging 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. He missed the final 13 games of the season with a hand injury, and currently has no eligibility remaining. However, if an upcoming court ruling grants him one more season, Johnson is an experienced forward with solid shooting ability for talent-needy teams in the portal.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs. Badgers Johnson (hand) won't play against Wisconsin in the regular season finale, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Given Penn State's high likelihood of missing the Big Ten tournament as well as any additional postseason action (the Nittany Lions currently hold a 15-15 record), this was likely Johnson's last opportunity to suit up in 2024-2025. The guard played his last game of the season on Jan. 15, missing the final 13 contests.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Maryland Johnson (hand) is out for Penn State's game Saturday against Maryland.

Impact Currently for March, Penn State's game schedule begins Saturday. After then, the 2024-25 Nittany Lions' regular season includes one more matchup. Currently, it is scheduled for March 8 at Wisconsin.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for another absence Johnson (hand) is out for Wednesday's game against Indiana.

Impact Johnson is set to miss an 11th straight game due to a hand injury, and it seems he doesn't have a timetable for a return. His next chance to suit up will come against Maryland on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Johnson (hand) will not appear in Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Johnson will miss his tenth-straight game as the Nittany Lions face off against the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-8 senior, who is averaging 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 17 starts, will have his next opportunity to return to action against Indiana on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Huskers Johnson (hand) will remain sidelined against Nebraska on Wednesday.

Impact The starting wing has missed eight straight games and will make it nine on Wednesday night. Nick Kern figures to continue to start in his place. Johnson may be shut down for the season at some point in the near future.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Johnson (hand) won't play Saturday against Washington.

Impact It'll be the eighth straight game Johnson's missed with the hand injury. The senior's made 17 starts for Penn State this year, averaging 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds across 23.1 minutes.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Tuesday Johnson (hand) will not appear in Tuesday's game at USC.

Impact Johnson will miss his seventh-straight game as he continues to deal with a hand injury. The 6-foot-8 senior's next opportunity to return will come against Washington on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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