Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist

Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr. dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign, Ill.

Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr. dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)


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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 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 visits No. 11 Wisconsin. Johnson has averaged 7.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.

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