Morez Johnson, Illinois and Big Ten Tournament

Illinois Basketball's Morez Johnson Jr. Cleared for Big Ten Tournament
Illinois freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr., after suffering a broken wrist on Feb. 15 at Michigan State, has been cleared for action, according to Illinois Basketball’s X social media account. Johnson missed just 23 days of action, beating the usual recovery timetable of at least 4-6 weeks by an impressive margin.
Illinois basketball social team takes clever approach regarding Morez Johnson Jr.'s injury update
Nearly a month after Johnson Jr.'s "indefinite" injury, Illinois received good news that Johnson Jr. would return to the rotation beginning Thursday when it plays the winner between Ohio State and Iowa at the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind.
Breaking | Morez Johnson Jr. set to return for Big Ten tournament
After a month-long absence with a broken wrist, freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. is expected to return on Thursday in Indianapolis.
Could Illinois Basketball's Morez Johnson Jr. Still Return This Season?
The Illini are hopeful that Johnson, who has missed time because of a broken wrist, has more season ahead of him
Morez Johnson Jr. to return for postseason play
After missing five games with a wrist injury, Illinois’s Chicago-raised big man is expected to return. The Illini announced on Twitter that Johnson Jr. would return to the court for the Big Ten Tournament and beyond.
Brad Underwood gives one-word answer regarding Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr.'s long-term playing status
Following Illinois' eight-point win Friday night against Purdue to close the regular-season with three-straight wins, coach Brad Underwood shared a suspenseful nugget Saturday regarding the status of star forward Morez Johnson Jr.
Morez Johnson available for Big Ten tournament
Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @srrichey ).
Illinois basketball is officially at full strength entering the Big Ten Tournament
I don’t think there has ever been this big of a roller coaster for an Illinois basketball season in my lifetime. The Illini were once one of the top dogs in the
Illinois’ Morez Johnson to return for Big Ten Tournament
Center Morez Johnson is returning for Illinois, just in time for the postseason. Johnson has missed the last five games after suffering a broken left wrist against Michigan State on Feb. 15. The Illini big man was ruled out indefinitely,
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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.
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