SPENCER JOHNSON NEWS

Questionable Saturday Head coach Mark Pope indicated that Johnson (not injury related) is questionable for Saturday's game against Kansas State, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Johnson's status was downgraded due to his wife going into labor, and Pope said that as of now there is no telling whether Johnson will be available against the Wildcats or not. Johnson has been a key player for the Cougars this season, averaging 10.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, and his absence will certainly be felt should he be unavailable. If he does miss Saturday's game, look for fellow guard Richie Saunders to likely step into a larger role in Johnson's absence.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another solid performance Johnson ended Saturday's 72-66 victory over Kansas State with 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes.

Impact Johnson put together another solid effort for the well-balanced Cougars, who had five players reach double figures on the night. The senior guard is averaging career-highs across the board for a BYU team that's showing themselves well in their first season in the Big 12. For the season, he's contributing 11.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. though his shooting percentages are actually at a career-low pace, shooting just 42.4% from the floor and 30.8% from three after shooting 46.1% last year from behind the arc.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for 28 Johnson registered 28 points (10-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 87-72 victory over Iowa State.

Impact Johnson scored 19 of a career-high 28 points in the first half to lead BYU to the big win over the Cyclones. The Cougars were without second-leading scorer Trevin Knell due to a foot injury, but Johnson stepped up to provide the career-high output while also matching a team high in boards and providing five assists. Johnson ranks third in scoring with an 11.9 average for a balanced BYU squad that has six players averaging at least nine points per night, but Johnson is certainly capable of filling the stat sheet as he proved again on Tuesday. Johnson has three 20-point efforts, 11 games with five or more rebounds and nine games with five or more assists as the talented wing is capable of filling any role for the Cougars on any given night. Through four conference games, Johnson has posted 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 29.5 minutes.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Johnson scores 28, leads BYU to first win over Iowa State

Spencer Johnson scored a career-high 28 points to lead No. 20 BYU to a 87-72 victory over No. 24 Iowa State

JANUARY 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Back to back double doubles Johnson produced 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 90-74 victory over Denver.

Impact It was a second-consecutive double double for Johnson, who added six assists to his effort this time around. While the scoring average has remained relatively stable this year, raising a half point from last year to 11.6 points per contest, his other offensive statistics have exploded. The 6.1 rebounds represent an increase of 2.5 per game over a year ago and the 4.6 assists more than double last year's average of 1.8 per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson's 20-point night leads BYU in season opener, Cougars top Houston Christian 110-63

Spencer Johnson scored 20 points, dished seven assists and led five Cougars into double-figure scoring as BYU cruised to a 110-63 win over Houston Christian in the season-opener fo...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Ends season on strong note Johnson accumulated 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and two rebounds across 28 minutes during Monday's 76-69 loss to Saint Mary's.

Impact Johnson led the Cougars in minutes and points in this WCC tournament semifinal battle. The junior guard did his part in helping BYU's quest for a conference title, totaling 34 points and 11 rebounds over the last three games. While the team ultimately fell short, the Utah native can hold his head high and prepare to end his collegiate career on a strong note next season.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson's 14 help BYU down Loyola Marymount 89-61

Led by Spencer Johnson's 14 points, the BYU Cougars defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 89-61 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Starting against San Diego Johnson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against San Diego, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Johnson returns to the opening group for the first time since suffering his knee injury in late November. He is averaging 10.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game across nine appearances (six starts) this season.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 15 points in return Johnson returned from a nine-game absence Thursday versus Pacific and totaled 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a steal in 21 minutes off the benc...

Impact Johnson did not appear to miss a step despite being sidelined for nearly five weeks with a knee injury. The junior provided an excellent boost off the bench and should be expected to eventually return to the starting five sooner rather than later given his experience and impact on both ends of the floor.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting, will play Head coach Mark Pope said ahead of Thursday's action that he expects Johnson (knee) to play against Portland, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Johnson has been sidelined for just about five weeks after suffering a knee injury while the team was playing in the Bahamas. The 6-5 junior was a bright spot for the Cougars before getting hurt, averaging 11 points and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting 49 percent from the floor. It's anticipated that he will eventually return to a starting role but for now will work his way back to full speed and contribute what he can.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gains clearance to play Johnson (knee) will be available for Thursday's game against Pacific, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Johnson has been ramping up his basketball activity over the last week, so this news is no big shock to those who have been monitoring his recovery from a knee injury. He'll likely have his minutes monitored closely after missing BYU's last nine matchups.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Saturday Johnson (knee) did not play during the Cougars' 83-80 win Saturday at Creighton.

Impact Johnson sat out five games the Cougars played in between Nov. 25 and Dec. 10. He will try to return when they host Western Oregon on Thursday.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Utah Valley Johnson (knee) is out Wednesday versus Utah Valley, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Noah Waterman is expected to be a part of the Cougars' starting lineup again. Meanwhile, Johnson will try to return when they are at Creighton on Saturday.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Saturday Johnson (knee) did not play during the Cougars' 69-68 loss Saturday versus South Dakota.

Impact Unfortunately for Johnson, he has sat out multiple games because of his injured knee. He will try to return when the Cougars host Utah Valley on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Johnson is out for Friday's game against Dayton due to a knee injury, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Noah Waterman will replace Johnson in the starting lineup Friday. Johnson's next opportunity to play will be Tuesday's game against Westminster UT.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Johnson said no to Mark Pope once before. Now he's one of BYU's X-factors It took more than a couple of tries before Spencer Johnson found a team that felt like home. Now the guard is one of BYU's X-factors heading...

MARCH 4, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

Contributes off bench Johnson totaled 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 91-85 win over Pepperdine.

Impact After playing just seven minutes in the last game, Johnson saw increased playing time in the absence of Fousseyni Traore and responded with 12 of BYU's 23 bench points. It's the first time since Dec. 18 that he's made multiple threes in a game, although he did foul out for the first time this season. Johnson has solid shooting splits of 51/38/70 this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Johnson (undisclosed) logged four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 73-51 victory over Pacific.

Impact Johnson returned for the Cougars Thursday night in a rout of Pacific. The junior guard has contributed solid minutes off the bench, averaging 8.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 22.3 minutes for BYU this season. Johnson and the Cougars will take on St. Mary's in what figures to be an exciting matchup between conference rivals.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back Thursday Head coach Mark Pope believes that Johnson (undisclosed) should be "good to go" for Thursday's matchup against Pacific, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Johnson has been a key reserve for BYU, averaging 23.7 mpg off the bench through 12 games prior to missing a Dec. 29 matchup due to undisclosed reasons. He should be back Thursday, however, along with teammate Seneca Knight, who is also dealing with an undisclosed issue.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Johnson (undisclosed) won't be suited up for Wednesday's game against Westminster, Greg Wrubell of BYU radio reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his first game of the season Wednesday for unspecified reasons. His next chance to take the court will be Saturday against Portland.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Johnson totaled 14 points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and six rebounds over 30 minutes during Saturday's 74-68 victory over Missouri State.

Impact Johnson provided a spark off the bench for the Cougars, draining three long-range attempts and scoring 14 of the team's 18 bench points. He's reached double figures in 5-of-8 games thus far and is now shooting 42 percent for his career from three. Johnson is starting to look like the most reliable scoring option for BYU after Alex Barcello and Te'Jon Lucas.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How Alex Barcello, Spencer Johnson made key plays down the stretch to lead BYU to a season-opening win over Cleveland State Guard Alex Barcello showed, once again, why is the engine of this BYU team

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Bloomington names Spencer Johnson head boys basketball coach Spencer Johnson, who knows all about Bloomington-Normal and the Big 12 Conference, has been named Bloomington High School's new boys basketb...

MAY 19, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Bloomington names Spencer Johnson as head boys basketball coach Spencer Johnson, who knows all about Bloomington-Normal and the Big 12 Conference, has been named Bloomington High School's new boys basketb...

MAY 19, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM