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

Illini coach Brad Underwood wouldn't commit to a return timetable, but the injury may cost Johnson the rest of his freshman ...

Illinois freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr., a starter for the Fighting Illini over the past eight games, will be out ...

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. will be out “for a good bit” after breaking his wrist in Saturday’s loss to Michigan ...

Morez Johnson Jr. #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Szymon Zapala #10 of the Michigan State Spartans battle for a rebound during the first half at State Farm Center on February 15 ...

(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) dunks past Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) in the second half at the State Farm Center on Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign.

Illinois got 17 points each from the freshman duo of Morez Johnson Jr and Kasparas Jakucionis. Both added five rebounds. The Illini shot 21% from 3-point distance and 38% from the field.