Morez Johnson Jr., a transfer from Illinois, has been dedicated to improving his game at Michigan's basketball facilities. Johnson's size, athleticism, and toughness are expected to strengthen ...

Johnson played 30 games, with eight starts, and though he played fewer than half the minutes (17.7) he still averaged seven points and 6.7 rebounds per game to go with better than a block a night.

With freshman center Morez Johnson Jr. opting to leave Champaign via the transfer portal last Friday, the Fighting Illini may tab Johnson Jr. as public enemy No. 1 next season, depending on where ...

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) scores past Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

No. 24 Illinois ’ (20-11, 12-8) freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. is expected to make his return from a broken wrist at the Big Ten tournament on Thursday, announced by the program via a video on ...

Through Illinois’ first 14 games of the season, freshman big man Morez Johnson Jr. logged no more than 22 minutes in an outing and scored in double figures just twice.

Through Illinois’ first 14 games of the season, freshman big man Morez Johnson Jr. logged no more than 22 minutes in an outing and scored in double figures just twice. In the next 12 games ...

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 told reporters in Champaign on Monday.