Morez Johnson, Illinois

Where Illinois Basketball Will Struggle Most Without Morez Johnson Jr.
The Illini lost Johnson to a broken wrist, and his absence compromises the team in ways that may be impossible to make up for
Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. out indefinitely with a broken wrist: ‘Some guys are going to have to step up’
Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. will be out “for a good bit” after breaking his wrist in Saturday’s loss to Michigan State, coach Brad Underwood announced.
Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. (wrist) out indefinitely
Illinois freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr., a starter for the Fighting Illini over the past eight games, will be out indefinitely after breaking his left wrist while blocking a shot on Saturday.
Morez Johnson Jr.’s broken wrist adds to Illinois’ woes ahead of No. 11 Wisconsin matchup
Morez Johnson Jr. broke his wrist ahead of Illinois' game on Tuesday at No. 11 Wisconsin, hurting an already struggling Illini team.
Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist
Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weekend.
Illinois Basketball's Morez Johnson Jr. Sidelined by Broken Wrist
Illini coach Brad Underwood wouldn't commit to a return timetable, but the injury may cost Johnson the rest of his freshman season
Illini’s Johnson Jr. to miss time with broken wrist
Illinois big man Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely, Brad Underwood announced on Monday. The 6-foot-9 freshman broke his wrist on the fall from a blocked shot in Saturday’s loss against Michigan State.
UPDATE: Johnson out indefinitely with broken wrist
Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely for Illinois with a broken wrist. CHAMPAIGN... Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @srrichey ).
Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson to broken wrist
Illinois forward and Thornton grad Morez Johnson is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weekend.
Illini freshman and Illinois Mr. Basketball sidelined indefinitely with broken wrist
Morez Johnson Jr., the Illinois basketball freshman from Harvey Thornton, is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist on Saturday vs. Michigan State.
Illinois won't have freshman forward Morez Johnson for Saturday's game against Duke
Duke basketball will face Illinois on Saturday, but the Fighting Illini won't have one of their best freshmen for the showdown.
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Morez Johnson Jr. ignites Illinois basketball vs. Northwestern with powerful dunk
Morez Johnson Jr. started the second half with a strong dunk as well. On this one, Kasparas Jakucionis found him on the right block, and Johnson threw down with two hands over Northwestern center ...
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Morez Johnson Jr. responds to challenge in win over Northwestern: 'He's got a fire that burns'
CHAMPAIGN — The words at some point over the last two days must have been ringing in Morez Johnson Jr.'s ears. Brad Underwood took every opportunity to remind Johnson that Maryland's Julian ...
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Brad Underwood says Illinois basketball ‘can be Final Four good’ — but this needs to happen first
And yet they jumped on the Wildcats early, led by 22 points at halftime and went out with an 83-74 win, thanks in part to the play of freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. Johnson, the 2024 Illinois ...
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Illinois will be without one of its leading rebounders for Tuesday's game at Wisconsin
The Illinois Fighting Illini will be without forward Morez Johnson Jr. when they visit the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday night ...
Shortstaffed Illini drop road game against Wisconsin
In the first game of Morez Johnson Jr.'s injury, Illinois still struggled to put five healthy players on the floor, falling ...
Illinois blows 16-point lead in loss to Michigan State
CHAMPAIGN — Jaxson Kohler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 14 points and No. 11 Michigan State rallied to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night giving the Spartans’ Tom Izzo the most ...