SAMSON JOHNSON NEWS

Gets start at center Johnson started Monday's exhibition game against Rhode Island and had eight points (4-5 FG), four blocks, two assists and one rebound.

Impact It's expected to be a battle between Johnson and Michigan transfer Tarris Reed Jr. for the starting center spot this season. While Johnson got the start and played two more minutes, Reed was much more effective on the glass grabbing 10 rebounds. That said, Johnson's interior defense and experience in the system does seem to give him the edge for coach Dan Hurley at the moment. UConn opens the season Nov. 6 against Sacred Heart.

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Coming off bench Sunday Johnson is not featured in the starting lineup for UConn for Sunday's matchup against Xavier.

Impact Johnson will be replaced in the starting lineup by sophomore center Donovan Clingan against the Musketeers. Johnson has averaged 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game through 19 contests for the Huskies this season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

Joins the fun Johnson contributed 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 18 minutes during Monday's 84-64 victory over New Hampshire.

Impact Often times, Johnson and Donovan Clingan (27 points, 12-13 FG) form a frontcourt platoon with mutually exclusive fantasy benefits. However, both players contributed effectively Monday. Johnson is evolving as a shot blocker in his Junior campaign, already notching three games with multiple blocks en route to a 7.0 block rate, which ranks in the top-100 nationwide among qualifiers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE