Ty-Laur Johnson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Starts and scores in win Johnson chipped in 21 points (7-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 78-74 win over Idaho.

Impact Johnson started for the first time in 2025-26 and got ample scoring opportunities. The junior played just 11 and three minutes, respectively, in San Diego's first two games. The Toreros went to a three-guard lineup for this contest, so if they continue to do that, Johnson might benefit.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to San Diego Johnson has committed to joining San Diego for the 2025-26 campaign, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Johnson joins his new program after playing last season with Wake Forest. The 6-foot guard averaged 6.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists on 23.6 minutes across 29 appearances, including 19 starts .

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Winston-Salem Johnson will enter the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Johnson will now look for his third program in as many years. The guard averaged 6.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists while playing in 29 games and starting 19. He'll have three years of eligibility remaining.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points Monday Johnson accumulated 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Monday's 93-60 loss to Duke.

Impact Johnson didn't perform at his best on Monday, although, to be fair, the entire Wake Forest team looked overmatched in this 33-point loss. At least Johnson managed to score in double digits, marking the fourth time he's done it across nine games since the beginning of February.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Facilitating well for Wake Forest Johnson had eight points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 63-56 loss to Duke.

Impact Since entering the starting lineup on Dec. 31, Johnson, a pass-first point guard, is averaging 8.9 points, 4.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds across 30.3 mpg. Saturday was the first time in that stretch that Wake Forest did not emerge victorious, but the Demon Deacons are still off to a solid 7-2 start to ACC play.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting first start of season Johnson is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Johnson will make his first start of the year for Wake Forest. He has averaged 3.2 points and 1.6 assists in 13.7 MPG off the bench. Davis Cosby will head to the bench after starting the previous nine games.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't get start Johnson isn't in Wake Forest's starting five ahead of its opener against Coppin State, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Johnson transferred from Louisville, where he averaged 8.7 points, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 30 games with eight starts last season. However, he isn't starting at point guard in the Demon Deacons' opener - that honor goes to Parker Friedrichsen.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Submits paperwork for portal Johnson has submitted his paperwork to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Johnson is the last regular piece of Louisville's 2023-24 rotation intent on transferring after Kenny Payne was fired as head coach and replaced by Pat Kelsey. The 6-foot guard has three seasons of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt still remaining.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Johnson (concussion) will participate in Louisville's game Wednesday against Notre Dame, according to Dusty Baker of Wave 3 News.

Impact Johnson and Skyy Clark (ribs) being available for Louisville's upcoming game gives the team needed depth at point guard the Cardinals noticeably lacked their last two games. Serving as a starter and reserve twice across his four games in February, he has excelled regardless of role. Johnson is averaging 15.0 points, 7.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals this month.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Johnson won't play Saturday against Pittsburgh due to concussion-like symptoms, Mason Horodyski of WHAS11 reports.

Impact Johnson had started in two of Louisville's last three games while logging at least 22 minutes in each of those contests, but there's no question the Cardinals are taking a cautious approach with the freshman. Johnson is averaging 12.3 points per game over his last five appearances, and his next chance to feature will come against Notre Dame on Feb. 21.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Wednesday Johnson is part of Louisville's starting lineup Wednesday at Syracuse.

Impact Johnson being part of Louisville's starting lineup is not surprising. After all, he logged 27 points and 11 rebounds when the Cardinals defeated Florida State on Saturday. Perhaps surprisingly, Johnson replaces Curtis Williams though, who scored 19 despite his sub-40.0 percent from the field then.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holds questionable designation Johnson (ankle) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Florida State, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson missed Louisville's most recent loss to Clemson due to this ankle injury, and may miss another. The freshman guard averages 7.8 points this year, and if able to return may be held to lower amounts of minutes due to this being a lower body injury.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Johnson is out for Tuesday's game against Clemson due to an ankle injury, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson will miss a game for the first time this season, and the absence of the freshman will limit the team's backcourt depth off the bench, as he was regularly playing between 15 and 20 minutes with the second unit. His first chance to return to the hardwood will come against Florida State on Saturday.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off the bench Wednesday Johnson is not listed amongst Louisville's starters as they prepare to face off against Miami.

Impact Johnson, who has started in the Cardinals' last five games, will shift back to the bench Wednesday against the Hurricanes. The 6-foot freshman has played a big role in his first collegiate season, averaging eight points, 1.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals on 22.9 minutes per game this season. Johnson has struggled from the field lately and is currently boasting just 35.2/21.2/80.4 shooting lines on the season.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville's Ty-Laur Johnson sat out to start game because he didn't have his 'tights,' coach says

Louisville point guard Ty-Laur Johnson was not sure he wanted to play this past Wednesday in a win over Bellarmine because the team did not have the "tights" he wanted to wear, his...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press

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Louisville's Ty-Laur Johnson sat out to start game because he didn't have his 'tights,' coach says