Impact Johnson was in uniform and warming up with the team pregame, so it looks like he will try to give it a go for at least a few minutes. Isaiah Ihnen will make another start on Tuesday.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Johnson (ankle) will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against Illinois.
Looks to be a go Tuesday Johnson (ankle) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Illinois, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Johnson did not play last week against UMKC due to an ankle issue, but coach Richard Pitino seemed optimistic about his chances of playing against the Illini. The senior should be a factor in the frontcourt rotation this season.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as day-to-day Johnson (ankle) is day-to-day according to coach Richard Pitino, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Johnson injured his ankle last week against Boston College and was unable to play in the UMKC game. Coach Pitino said that Johnson is confident his ankle is getting better. The team will evaluate him in practice before deciding if he can play Tuesday against Illinois.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Thursday Johnson (ankle) will not play Thursday against UMKC, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Johnson suffered an ankle injury late in Tuesday's OT victory over Boston College, and it will effectively cost him at least one game. The Western Michigan transfer had started the last three games for the Gophers and was averaging 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds on the year. Prior to Johnson joining the starting lineup, the Gophers had gone with Eric Curry as the starting power forward. In Tuesday's matchup, however, Curry logged just six minutes off the bench, while sophomore Isaiah Ihnen saw 24 minutes, logging six points, four rebounds and two assists.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Injured in final minute Johnson (ankle) registered five points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT) and five rebounds across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 85-80 victory over Boston College, but he sustained an ankle i...
Impact Johnson didn't find much scoring success during his start Tuesday, though he'll pulled down five rebounds during his 20-minute start. The extent of his ankle injury is unclear at this time, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to play in the team's next contest against UM-Kansas City on Thursday. If he's ruled out, Isaiah Ihnen and Eric Curry could see an uptick in playing time.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 15 against North Dakota Johnson logged 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds, three steals, two blocks and one assist over 27 minutes in Friday's 76-67 win over North Dakota.
Impact Johnson wasn't very productive in his first start for the Gophers on Monday, but he had his first double-digit scoring total with the team Friday. Since Eric Curry has had a slow start to the season, Johnson could see more starts for Minnesota going forward.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Monday Johnson is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Loyola Marymount.
Impact Johnson will make his first start of the season when the Gophers battle the Lions on Monday. Eric Curry, who has started the past two games, will likely backup the senior forward.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sees work opening day Johnson (ankle) had four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and seven rebounds across 13 minutes in Wednesday's victory over Green Bay.
Impact Johnson conceded the starting frontcourt spots to Eric Curry and Liam Robbins, but still managed to get some run despite dealing with an ankle injury this week in practice. The Western Michigan transfer was a double-double machine his junior year and should factor more into the mix as the season moves forward.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday's opener Johnson (ankle) will not start Wednesday's game against Green Bay, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Johnson is reportedly dealing with an ankle issue, so it's unclear in what capacity he will be available for the opener. Even when fully healthy, it's unclear if the big man will have a cemented role in the starting five.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Battling ankle soreness Johnson has been slowed in practice by a sore ankle, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Eric Curry has been working with the starters in Johnson's absence. It's unclear whether Johnson's status is in jeopardy for the season-opener, but this will be something to monitor in the lead-up to tipoff.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
