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Illinois forward suffers broken wrist after blocking shot vs. Michigan State

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Morez Johnson Jr. has been emerging as a key player for the Illini.

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Chicago Sun Times

Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson to broken wrist

Illinois forward and Thornton grad 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 on Monday. Underwood said the injury occurred when Johnson fell to the floor after blocking a shot during Illinois’ 79-65 loss to No. 14 Michigan State on Saturday.The injury means Johnson won’t be available Tuesday when Illinois (17-9, …

5 days ago·Chicago, United States

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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.

5 days ago·Georgia, United States

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Michigan Live

Illinois forward suffers broken wrist after blocking shot vs. Michigan State

Morez Johnson Jr. has been emerging as a key player for the Illini.

5 days ago·Michigan, United States

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Chicago Tribune

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 told reporters in Champaign on Monday. Underwood said Johnson is in a cast and he didn’t have a timeline for a return. Johnson’s injury leaves the Illini (17-9, 9-7 Big Ten) without a key starter as they prepare to face No. 11 Wisconsin on Tuesday in Madison. Johnson, a 6-foot-9 forward, is averagin…

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The Daily Illini

Morez Johnson Jr.’s broken wrist adds to Illinois’ woes ahead of No. 11 Wisconsin matchup

Illinois (17-9, 9-7) travels to No. 11 Wisconsin (20-5, 10-4) on Tuesday after a brutal loss to now-No. 14 Michigan State (20-5, 11-3) over the weekend. The Illini did not score for the final eight and a half minutes, missing 19 straight shots. The loss added to a relatively underwhelming season so far for Illinois, and bad news ahead of Tuesday did not help that sentiment. Morez Johnson Jr. out with broken wrist Head coach Brad Underwood announ…

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Illinois loses forward Morez Johnson Jr. to broken wrist - khbrksport

Feb 17, 2025, 02:25 PM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — 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 Monday. Underwood said the injury occurred when Johnson fell to the floor after blocking a shot during Illinois’ 79-65 loss to No. 14 Michigan State on Saturday. The injury means Johnson won’t be available Tues…

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