Puff Johnson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Out again vs. UCLA Johnson (hand) is out for Saturday's game at UCLA.

Impact Johnson will miss his sixth straight outing as he nurses a hand injury that he suffered in mid-January. The senior guard's next chance to see the court will be this upcoming Tuesday at USC.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Johnson (hand) isn't listed on Penn State's injury report ahead of the Nittany Lions' clash with Minnesota.

Impact Johnson has missed the past four games for Penn State, but will return Tuesday night. The starting wing, who averages 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds, is a needed addition for the Nittany Lions, who have lost seven of their last eight games.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Johnson (hand) is out for Thurday's matchup against Ohio State, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Johnson will be held out of yet another game for the Nittany Lions, marking his third consecutive missed contest since suffering a hand injury. The 6-foot-8 senior has been an impact player for Penn State in his time on the floor this season, averaging 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds per game across 17 contests. The Nittany Lions have gone 1-2 over their last three games without Johnson and will hope to see the senior wing return to the floor soon, with his next opportunity coming against Minnesota on Tuesday.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Michigan Johnson (hand) is out for Monday's game against Michigan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Johnson will miss a third consecutive game and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to play will come against Ohio State on Thursday.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again vs. Hawkeyes Johnson (hand) won't play against Iowa, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Johnson will now miss his second straight game with a hand injury. The guard, who averages 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds, in the midst of his most efficient season yet, shooting 54.3 percent from the field. His absence will likely push Nick Kern into the starting five for the Nittany Lions once again.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday night Johnson (hand) is out for Penn State's clash with Rutgers.

Impact The starting wing injured his hand in the loss to Michigan State, and will now miss his second game of the season against Rutgers. This is a huge game for both programs, who figure to be fringe NCAA tournament teams at the moment. Johnson's next chance to play will come on Jan. 24 against Iowa.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to locker room with hand issue Johnson has been sent to the locker room and is dealing with a right hand injury, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Johnson was reportedly in visible pain on the bench before he was sent to the locker room. He had three points and one rebound before he exited the contest.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forces three Ducks' turnovers Johnson provided 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 82-81 loss to Oregon.

Impact Johnson closed with 15 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals during Sunday's loss against the Ducks. The 6-foot-8 senior came back with a vengeance after sitting out against Illinois with an undisclosed injury. Johnson is averaging 10.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 16 starts this season.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to starting lineup Johnson (undisclosed) is part of the starting lineup for Penn State's game against Oregon on Sunday.

Impact Johnson will return to the starting lineup following a one-game absence with an undisclosed injury. The senior guard has been a major contributor for the Nittany Lions this season, averaging 10.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game through 15 contests. With fellow guard Ace Baldwin out with a back injury, Johnson will likely see an expanded role within the Penn State offense.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Johnson has been a regular starter for Penn State this season, but he'll move to a bench role in this contest. He's averaging 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game over his last five appearances.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-double Saturday Johnson amassed 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 75-64 win over Drexel.

Impact Johnson logged his first double-double of the season as the Nittany Lions dispatched the Dragons of Drexel on Saturday. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 12 games this season, averaging 10.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals on 23 minutes per game. Johnson and the Nittany Lions will have another tune up game against Penn on Dec. 29, before returning to conference play in the new year.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Approaches double-double in win Johnson finished with 12 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 18 minutes during Saturday's 99-51 win over Coppin State.

Impact Johnson closed with 12 points and eight rebounds as the Nittany Lions cruised to a win over Coppin State. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 11 games with Penn State this season, averaging 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals on 22 minutes per game. Johnson continues to score with high efficiency, converting on 55.1 percent of his looks from the field.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forces four Boilermaker turnovers Johnson accumulated 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and four steals in 26 minutes during Thursday's 81-70 victory over Purdue.

Impact Johnson was a defensive menace during Thursday's win over the Boilermakers, closing with 13 points, five rebounds and four steals in the contest. The 6-foot-8 senior has embodied the Penn State gameplan of playing fast and forcing turnovers, averaging 10.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 1.6 steals on 22 minutes per game this season (nine starts).

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 against Fordham Johnson recorded 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one steal over 21 minutes during Monday's 85-66 win over Fordham.

Impact Johnson converted on 2-of-3 looks from range, closing with 15 points, a rebound ana steal during Monday's win over the Rams. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all six games in his second season with the Nittany Lions, averaging 11.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals on 22.7 minutes per game. Johnson and the Nittany Lions will look to stay hot during Tuesday's matchup with the Clemson Tigers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 20 points in rout Johnson registered 20 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds and four steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 92-62 victory over Saint Francis U.

Impact Johnson converted on 7-of-8 looks from the field, finishing with an efficient 20 points to go along with three rebounds and four steals Tuesday night. The 6-foot-8 senior is off to a hot start in his second season with the Nittany Lions, averaging 11.3 points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals across three games. Johnson will look to stay hot as Penn State faces their first real test, on the road against Virginia Tech this Friday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State basketball: What Ace Baldwin, Puff Johnson can bring in Year 5, opportunity for freshmen and more Penn State coach Mike Rhoades laid out what he thinks his two returning team captains can build on and also dove into his roster building ph...

JUNE 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leads the way in loss Johnson closed with 16 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 61-59 loss to Indiana.

Impact Johnson posted a team-high 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals during Thursday's loss against the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-8 senior appeared in 29 games this season (12 starts), averaging 7.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.7 steals on 19.6 minutes per game,

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up for MSU game Johnson (undisclosed) is warming up for Penn State's game Wednesday against Michigan State, according to Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com.

Impact Considered questionable according to the Big Ten injury report, Johnson warming up is at least somewhat promising, especially considering fellow day-to-day teammate Demetrius Lilley is wearing sweats in comparison.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Johnson (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against Northwestern, per OnwardState.com.

Impact Johnson was previously listed as questionable but will now miss his second consecutive game for the Nittany Lions with an undisclosed injury. The senior forward has averaged 6.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in his time on the floor for Penn State this season. Johnson will now have to wait until Wednesday's matchup against Michigan State for his next chance to return.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight in slugfest Johnson racked up eight points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and two rebounds over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 61-46 win over Rutgers.

Impact Johnson converted on all six attempts from the charity stripe, notching eight points and two rebounds off the bench against the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-8 senior has appeared in 19 games this season (10 starts), averaging 6.4 points, three rebounds and 0.7 steals on 18.8 minutes per game. Johnson's ability to get to the line proved critical during Penn State's victory, with the team shooting a measly 38.5 percent from the field on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State hoops notebook: Puff Johnson's 'year of adjustments,' THON, returning from a layoff and more Veteran Puff Johnson has held a couple different roles in his first season with the Penn State basketball team, but his performance against...

JANUARY 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Effective in limited opportunities Johnson ended with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and seven rebounds over 19 minutes during Saturday's 79-67 loss to Ohio State.

Impact Johnson cashed in 5-of-6 looks from the field, closing with 13 points and seven rebounds in just 19 minutes of action Saturday. The 6-foot-8 senior has appeared in 17 games this season (10 starts), averaging 6.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.8 steals on 19.7 minutes per game. Johnson, who has been held back by a 37.0/26.9/63.6 shooting line this season, will look to stay on track against Minnesota next weekend.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forces four turnovers Johnson amassed 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and four steals across 25 minutes during Friday's 90-63 win over Rider.

Impact Johnson converted 3-of-8 looks from the field, closing with 10 points, six rebounds and a whopping four steals in a rout of the Broncos. The 6-foot-8 senior continues to see an expanded workload after cracking the starting lineup in early December. Through 11 games (six starts), Johnson is averaging seven points, 3.4 rebounds and one steal on 21.5 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State hoops notebook: Puff Johnson's minutes to increase 'drastically,' bench 'army' to be tested, more Penn State basketball coach Mike Rhoades discussed a potential starting lineup change, how his team has shot 3-pointers and more during a Zo...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Six points, four rebounds Johnson logged six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and four rebounds across his 16 minutes during the Nittany Lions' 83-53 win Tuesday against St. Francis (PA).

Impact Johnson began his Lions career Tuesday. He transferred from North Carolina in the hope of playing more and better as a senior. Currently, Johnson's latest log is promising. He averaged 4.1 points and 2.7 rebounds across his 2022-23 season. Johnson logged more of both Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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