Tyler Johnson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Not listed on report Johnson (ankle) is not on the injury report and will be available to play Saturday at UNC.

Impact As expected, Johnson will return for the matchup against UNC. The starting guard averaged 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists prior to his extended absence, and there's a chance he might return to the starting lineup right away once he's back.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

May return at UNC Johnson (ankle) may return to action at North Carolina on Saturday, per David Cunningham of Tech Sideline.

Impact Johnson reportedly sat intentionally in the Hokies' loss to Miami on Feb. 17 as they try to get him back to full health. He's also reportedly been ramping up at practice, and while head coach Mike Young couldn't confirm anything to reporters, it appears that Johnson is at least getting closer to returning to action. The starting guard averaged 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists prior to his extended absence.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Johnson won't play in Saturday's game against NC State.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since the Dec. 20 win over Elon and is now set to miss another game. He will look to make his return during Wednesday's matchup against Clemson.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out once again Johnson (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Johnson has been sidelined for more than a month. It's unclear when he'll be able to step on the hardwood again.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Johnson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game at Louisville.

Impact Johnson hasn't played for the Hokies since the win over Elon on Dec. 20, meaning he's yet to suit up during conference play. His next chance to see the court will come against Georgia Tech on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Johnson is reportedly expected to return soon after having been sidelined since Dec. 20 due to an ankle injury. However, the sophomore's return will have to wait another game. Johnson's next chance to play will come Saturday at Louisville.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return soon Johnson (ankle) is expected to return to action soon, per David Cunningham of Tech Sideline.

Impact Johnson has missed the last six games for the Hokies, but he's reportedly progressing and should be expected to return to action in the near future. Wednesday at Syracuse still appears to be a stretch, but the guard's return should still come sooner rather than later. Johnson is averaging 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in his sophomore season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Johnson (ankle) won't play Saturday against Notre Dame.

Impact Johnson will sit out his sixth straight contest. The starting guard hasn't seen the court since Dec. 20, and at the earliest, his return could come on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Syracuse. Johnson averages 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists this season.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Wednesday Johnson (ankle) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against SMU.

Impact Johnson will miss his fifth-straight game as the Hokies face off against the Mustangs on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-5 sophomore, who is averaging 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks across 13 starts, will have his next chance to suit up against Notre Dame this Saturday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set for another absence Johnson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against California.

Impact Johnson will miss a fourth consecutive game while dealing with a nagging ankle problem. He's been a regular starter when healthy, so not having the sophomore wing once again will be a problem for the Hokies. His next chance to play will come against SMU on Wednesday, meaning Jaden Schutt should remain as his replacement in the first unit.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Johnson (ankle) is listed out for Wednesday's game against Stanford.

Impact Johnson will miss his third consecutive game as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The sophomore guard will aim to get back in action for Saturday's meeting with California.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Wake Forest Johnson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Johnson remains sidelined, so he'll miss a second straight game. The sophomore forward will aim to return against Stanford on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech pulls away from No. 21 Virginia in triple overtime for 95-85 win

Ben Hammond scored a career-high 30 points to lift Virginia Tech to a 95-85 triple-overtime victory against No. 21 Virginia

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Inactive against UVA Johnson (ankle) will be inactive during Wednesday's game against Virginia.

Impact Johnson, who suffered an ankle injury Dec. 20, against Elon, will miss his first game of the season as the Hokies host the Cavaliers. The 6-foot-5 sophomore, who is averaging 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks across 13 starts this season, will have his next opportunity to return Saturday against Wake Forest.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Johnson suffered an ankle injury during last Saturday's 82-81 overtime win over Elon, Thomas Hughes of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson played for most of the eventual win, recording seven points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals. The 6-foot-5 sophomore's injury actually came in overtime, and he was unable to return to the matchup. He'll now be questionable for this upcoming Wednesday's home game against Virginia.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet Johnson logged 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 82-53 win over Maryland Eastern Shore.

Impact Even though Amani Hansberry and Neoklis Avdalas led the way for the Hokies in this easy win, Johnson certainly made his presence with a loaded stat line. He's been playing well of late and has scored at least 12 points in four of his last five outings, averaging 10.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in that span.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avdalas leads big second half in Virginia Tech's 82-53 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore

Neoklis Avdalas scored 11 of his 16 points in the second half when Virginia Tech outscored Maryland-Eastern Shore by 20 to pull away for an 82-53 win on Sunday

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Avdalas scores 30 as Virginia Tech pushes past Western Carolina 96-74

Neoklis Avdalas poured in 30 points to lead Virginia Tech past Western Carolina 96-74 on Tuesday night, pushing the Hokies’ home start to 6-0

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaden Schutt buries 6 3-pointers and Virginia Tech outlasts George Mason 73-62

Jaden Schutt hit six 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead Virginia Tech’s 73-62 victory over previously undefeated George Mason

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores season-high 16 points Friday Johnson amassed 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 86-68 loss to VCU.

Impact Johnson led the way in scoring for the Hokies in this loss to VCU, and that means he's now scored at least 10 points in four of his eight appearances this season. The sophomore guard is averaging a solid line of 9.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals per contest.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hill scores 21 points with five 3-pointers and VCU knocks off Virginia Tech in Bahamas

Terrence Hill Jr. scored a career-high 21 points, hitting a career-best five 3-pointers in the process, and VCU defeated Virginia Tech 86-68 on Friday in the third-place game at th...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Virginia Tech beats Colorado State 66-64 to move into the winner's bracket at Battle 4 Atlantis

Jailen Bedford scored 17 points, Tyler Johnson had 12 rebounds to go with nine points and Virginia Tech beat Colorado State 66-64 to move into the winner’s bracket at the Battle 4...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Virginia Tech beats Bryant 78-61 behind Lawal's 18 points, 13 rebounds

Tobi Lawal scores 18 points and grabs 13 rebounds to lead Virginia Tech to a 78-61 victory over Bryant on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Hansberry scores 19, leads Virginia Tech's 94-59 rout of Saint Joseph's

Amani Hansberry scored 19 points to lead Virginia Tech in a 94-59 rout over Saint Joseph’s on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Fills stat sheet Johnson chipped in 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 94-59 victory over Saint Joseph's.

Impact Johnson did a good job filling out the stat sheet in an easy win for Virginia Tech. He's now scored in double digits in back-to-back games, but since he's doing more than just scoring, Johnson could deliver decent fantasy upside across all formats if he continues playing at this level.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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