SAMSON JOHNSON NEWS

Season-high 13 points in close win Johnson ended with 13 points (4-4 FG, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 22 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 76-72 win over Baylor.

Impact Johnson logged a season-high 13 points in the Huskies' close win over the Bears, popping out his second game of the season with double-digit points. The senior center had a modest start with the team, but he's heightened output as of late. His averages now on the year are 7.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Modest start in new role Johnson is averaging 5.8 points and 3.0 rebounds across 18.0 minutes through four games to start the 2024-25 season for UConn.

Impact Johnson had some big shoes to fill following the departure of NBA lottery pick Donovan Clingan, and while he's managed to earn a starting role, he's conceded a significant amount of playing time to Michigan transfer Tarris Reed (11.8 ppg, 9.8 rpg). While Johnson is stronger defensively, as shown by his 3.0 bpg average, Reed is out-performing him in most other categories, which will limit Johnson's ceiling from a fantasy perspective.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start at center Johnson started Monday's exhibition game against Rhode Island and had eight points (4-5 FG), four blocks, two assists and one rebound.

Impact It's expected to be a battle between Johnson and Michigan transfer Tarris Reed Jr. for the starting center spot this season. While Johnson got the start and played two more minutes, Reed was much more effective on the glass grabbing 10 rebounds. That said, Johnson's interior defense and experience in the system does seem to give him the edge for coach Dan Hurley at the moment. UConn opens the season Nov. 6 against Sacred Heart.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Putting UConn's dominant run into perspective: 'They are the best team I've ever seen'

UConn has put together a dominant run in this year's NCAA Tournament. John Fanta reached out to several coaches and media members for their...

APRIL 3

How Dan Hurley built UConn into an offensive juggernaut — and repeat title contender

Two years ago, UConn coach Dan Hurley made a commitment to embracing offense with NCAA Tournament success in mind. Michael Cohen explains ho...

MARCH 24

UConn's win over Providence serves as reminder that Huskies can repeat as champs

UConn bounced back after falling behind 15-2 early to beat Providence, 74-60, leaving no doubt about the Huskies’ credentials to make anothe...

MARCH 10

Coming off bench Sunday Johnson is not featured in the starting lineup for UConn for Sunday's matchup against Xavier.

Impact Johnson will be replaced in the starting lineup by sophomore center Donovan Clingan against the Musketeers. Johnson has averaged 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game through 19 contests for the Huskies this season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

'It wasn't pretty for us': UConn earns hard-fought win over St. John's

UConn put together an impressive defensive showing in a 69-65 victory over St. John's. FOX Sports' John Fanta offers up three takeaways from...

DECEMBER 24, 2023