Illinois’ Johnson out forever with damaged wrist

Feb 17, 2025, 02:25 PM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out forever after breaking his wrist while making an incredible block over the weekend.Coach Brad Underwood announced the seriousness of Johnson’s injury Monday. Underwood stated the injury occurred when Johnson was up to the flooring after obstructing a shot during Illinois’79-65 loss to No. 14 Michigan State on Saturday.The injury implies Johnson won’t be available Tuesday when Illinois(17-9, 9-7 Big 10 )visits No. 11 Wisconsin(20-5, 10-4). Editor’s Picks “I feel dreadful for that boy,”Underwood informed press reporters.”What an incredible play. It’s one of the best I have actually seen in a

very long time. Sadly, that injury took place. “Underwood said Johnson’s prospective return date doubts. “He fell, he hit the floor pretty hard and

was tough adequate to bounce up and just state,’Tape it,’ “Underwood stated.”That impacted a couple of his close misses at the rim too late in the game. He’s in a cast. No timeline to that at this moment. So, we’ll strap it up and have to move forward without his presence. “Although Johnson averages simply 17.8 minutes per game, he has averaged 6.6 rebounds to rank 2nd on the team. The 6-foot-9 freshman has averaged 7.2 points and 1.1 blocks per game in 26 looks, including 8 starts.