DECEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
KOREN JOHNSON #3 - GUARD - LOUISVILLE CARDINALS
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Louisville G Koren Johnson (shoulder) out for season Louisville guard Koren Johnson announced Tuesday that he will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.”Card Nation!I have decided...
Louisville Guard Koren Johnson to Get Shoulder Surgery, Miss Remainder of Season The Cardinals guard had missed the last five games.
DECEMBER 3 • SI.COM
Out for the season Johnson (shoulder) has announced via his personal Twitter account, that he will take a medical redshirt and undergo shoulder surgery.
Impact Johnson will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season as he recovers from a shoulder injury suffered in the opening week of the season. The 6-foot-2 junior transfer from Washington, who averaged 11.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals across 31 games with the Huskies last season, will look to return with the Cardinals during the 2025-26 season.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Will see another specialist Johnson (shoulder) will see another specialist, according to Rick Bozich of WDRB.
Impact Bozich's announcement confirms Johnson already saw a shoulder specialist. The guard will be out until further notice.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. Sooners Johnson (shoulder) won't play against Oklahoma, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Johnson will miss his fifth straight game. The rotational guard averaged 20 minutes in his first two contests, and he figures to remain a staple of the Cardinals' lineup whenever he returns. However, it's unclear when that will be at this point.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Out for WVU game Johnson (shoulder) is out for Louisville's game Thursday against West Virginia at The Bahamas, according to Brooks Holton of the Courier Journal.
Impact West Virginia defeated Gonzaga during their game Wednesday. Unfortunately for Johnson, he is out another matchup only one day after Louisville's relatively easy win against Indiana.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Louisville game Johnson (shoulder) is out for Louisville's game Wednesday against Indiana at The Bahamas, according to Eric Crawford of WDRB.
Impact Currently, Louisville's team is preparing to participate in the 2024 Battle 4 Atlantis. After playing Indiana, the Cardinals will play either Gonzaga or West Virginia in a second-round game or consolation matchup Thursday.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Out with shoulder ailment Johnson (shoulder) won't play against Bellarmine, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.
Impact Johnson has been a big factor in the Cardinals' rotation off the bench, playing 19 and then 21 minutes in Louisville's first two games. He averaged 3.0 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists across those two contests. His next chance to suit up will come against Winthrop on Nov. 22, although there's reportedly no timetable for his return.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Koren Johnson Heads for Transfer Portal, Exits Coach-Less UW The Husky guard became a highly marketable player after productive final month of the season.
MARCH 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Out Saturday Johnson (shoulder) will not play versus Utah Saturday, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact With Johnson out, look for Nate Calmese to move up in the rotation and play more minutes than usual.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench Saturday Johnson will return to a bench role Saturday against Colorado State, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Johnson excelled in his first start since the season opener, posting 14 points, five boards, and three assists over 30 minutes with Paul Mulcahy (undisclosed) sidelined. Mulcahy is back in the action Saturday, resulting in Johnson shifting back to a bench role and likely seeing his minutes trail off again.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
3 thoughts: San Diego State 79, Saint Mary's 54 ... On Koren Johnson, rooting for the Gaels and a crooked backboard The Washington guard decommitted from SDSU now plays against the Aztecs, can Saint Mary's right the ship and the favorable basket at T-Mobil...
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Washington plays Northern Kentucky after Johnson's 25-point showing
Washington plays the Northern Kentucky Norse after Koren Johnson scored 25 points in Washington's 91-57 victory against the Bellarmine KnightsNOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From reserve to star, Koren Johnson leads Washington vs. NKU Mar 8, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Washington Huskies guard Koren Johnson (0) awaits a free throw attempt against the Colorado Buffaloes durin...
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Explodes in opener Johnson totaled 25 points (10-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 91-57 win over Bellarmine.
Impact Johnson flashed as a freshman, averaging 6.8 points in 19.5 minutes per game. He has a blend of speed and offensive craft to be a real difference-maker in Washington's offense. His role is worth monitoring, but Johnson is a breakout candidate.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Koren Johnson hits 5 3s, scores 25, Washington beats Bellarmine 91-57 in opener
Koren Johnson hit five 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 25 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 22 points and Washington beat Bellarmine 91-57 in the season opener for both tea...NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Huskies Answer the Opening Bell With Easy Win Over Bellarmine The UW was led by returning sophomore guard Koren Johnson, who scored a career-best 25.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Booms as sixth man Johnson posted 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, three assists, one steal and one block in 22 minutes during Sunday's 103-58 victory over Saint Martin's.
Impact Johnson caught fire from deep, which is a promising sign after he connected on just 32.1 percent of 2.9 threes per game as a true freshman last season. Johnson is a dynamic athlete with more scoring chops than Sahvir Wheeler and Paul Mulcahy, which should carve out a sizable role as Washington's third guard.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Koren Johnson Commits to Another UW Season, Needs Something in Return The Seattle guard should be ready to become more of a focal player for the Huskies.
MARCH 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Solid outing in loss Johnson accumulated 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 30 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 93-84 loss to Washington State.
Impact Johnson finished with 13 points, four assists and two steals as the Huskies were defeated by the Cougars on Thursday. The 6-foot-2 freshman put together a solid campaign for Washington, averaging 6.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals on 19.3 minutes per game (28 appearances).
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes 10 points in win Johnson posted 10 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Thursday's 65-56 win over California.
Impact Johnson knocked down 4-of-12 shots from the field, finishing with 10 points and three assists during Thursday's win over California. The 6-foot-2 freshman has been a consistent piece off the bench for the Huskies, averaging 6.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals on 18.7 minutes per game this season.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
UW Frosh Combo Guards Was Supposed to Happen 27 Years Ago Keyon Menifield and Koren Johnson have brought a level of Husky excitement that was expected more than a quarter of a century ago.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Scores nine in win Johnson recorded nine points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 72-71 OT win over Oregon.
Impact Johnson knocked down 3-of-10 shots, finishing with nine points, four rebounds and three assists during Wednesday's win over Oregon. The 6-foot-2 freshman has appeared in 24 games this season, logging 5.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and one steal on 17.9 minutes per game. Johnson, who played a whopping 33 minutes against the Ducks, will look to help the Huskies defend their home court against the Beavers on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
UW's Koren Johnson Receives Pac-12 Freshman of Week Honor The first-year guard scored a career-best 15 points against Stanford and Cal.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Why 'the future is bright' for UW men's basketball guards Keyon Menifield and Koren Johnson The Huskies are getting a big lift from freshmen guards Keyon Menifield and Koren Johnson, who are showing flashes of what could be a bright...
JANUARY 14, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
