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Remains out Johnson (foot) did not play in Wednesday's 67-66 loss to Seton Hall.

Impact Johnson has not played since injuring his foot in the season opener. It is unclear how long he will remain out, though his next chance to appear is Sunday against Butler.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up despite being out Johnson (foot) is warming up before the Huskies host St. John's on Sunday.

Impact Johnson warming up indicates he is expected to be ready when the Huskies visit Seton Hall on Wednesday evening. However, his improved status will not suffice before they play their upcoming game Sunday afternoon.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins practicing Johnson (foot) is able to practice, David Borges of CTInsider.com reports.

Impact Johnson "started non-live drills" during early-January. He is expected to sit out Connecticut's two games scheduled Wednesday (at Marquette) and Sunday (at St. John's). However, his availability could be a game-time decision before the Huskies play at Seton Hall on Jan. 18.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will ramp up next week Johnson is expected to ramp up activities early next week, David Borges of CTInsder.com reports.

Impact This prospectus likely rules Johnson out Saturday at Xavier and potentially a few more games despite a report that once suggested he could return prior to the conclusion of 2022. The 6-10 sophomore will provide a reserve frontcourt option, adding to an already-stacked group of post players at UConn.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. LIU-Brooklyn Johnson (foot) did not play during the Huskies' win Saturday versus LIU-Brooklyn.

Impact Due to his injured foot, Johnson sat out all but one of the 2022-23 Huskies' first 11 games. He will try returning when they are at Butler on Dec. 17.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Wednesday Johnson (foot) did not play during the Huskies' 75-54 win Wednesday at Florida.

Impact Johnson sat out the 2022-23 Huskies' first two games of December. He will try to return when they host Long Island University Brooklyn on Saturday.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return early December Connecticut's head coach Dan Hurley said Johnson (foot) could return during "early December," according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Fortunately for Johnson, he has a return date estimated now. Its earliest is Dec. 1 versus Oklahoma State. Whether that date or later, fantasy managers should be assured Johnson will sit out the 2022 Phil Knight Invitational scheduled Nov. 24-27.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Johnson is out indefinitely with a right foot injury, David Borges of ctinsider.com reports.

Impact Johnson was originally deemed questionable for Friday's game versus Boston University but is now expected to miss an extended period of time. Donovan Clinger and Apostolos Roumoglu are candidates to start, with Johnson and Andre Jackson (finger) out.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. BU Johnson has a foot injury and is questionable Friday versus Boston University, according to David Borges of CT Insider.

Impact Because the Huskies are snake-bitten with injuries at the moment, center Donovan Clingan or inexperienced backup Apostolos Roumoglou may start if Johnson is perceived as unavailable to start again Friday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE