Coach Brad Underwood said the injury occurred when Johnson fell to the floor after blocking a shot during Illinois’ 79-65 ...

Morez Johnson looks wild after a few months in the Fletch program. I said it last month, but whatever Illinois pays Adam Fletcher isn’t nearly enough.The Fletch program clearly works because ...

Johnson entered the starting lineup for Illinois on Jan. 23 against Maryland and has started all eight games since. On the ...

Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr. celebrates during an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois. Craig Pessman/AP. Feb 17, 2025.

Just when you thought the news about talented Illinois freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. entering the transfer portal couldn't get any worse, on Tuesday he reportedly made a final decision on his ...

Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr., the 2023-24 IHSA Mr. Basketball and a national five-star recruit, immediately began showing his ability in the Illini's season opener against Eastern Illinois ...

Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the ...

Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weekend. Coach Brad Underwood announced the severity of Johnson's injury ...

The injury means Johnson won't be available Tuesday when Illinois (17-9, 9-7 Big Ten) visits No. 11 Wisconsin (20-5, 10-4). Editor's Picks Illini sorry for jersey gaffe in Shannon ceremony ...

Coach Brad Underwood said the injury occurred when Johnson fell to the floor after blocking a shot during Illinois' loss to No. 14 Michigan State on Saturday.

Although Johnson averages just 17.8 minutes per game, he has averaged 6.6 rebounds to rank second on the team. The 6-foot-9 freshman has averaged 7.2 points and 1.1 blocks per game in 26 ...