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Morez Johnson Jr. Named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week After Career-High 29 in Michigan's Rout of USC

Coach Dusty May credits relentless work habits for Johnson’s rapid offensive growth.

Overview

  • The sophomore averaged 26.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in wins over McNeese and USC to share Big Ten Player of the Week with Purdue’s Braden Smith.
  • He posted a career-best 29 points on 10-for-12 shooting against USC after a 24-point, 11-rebound performance in 21 minutes versus McNeese.
  • For the season he is among Michigan’s most efficient scorers, shooting 68.2% from the field and 81.3% at the line with a developing perimeter shot (3-for-8 from three).
  • Previously known for defense at Illinois, he has doubled his scoring at Michigan while providing switchable defense at 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds.
  • Coaches and teammates cite Johnson as a key driver of 10 straight wins by at least 18 points, with Michigan visiting Penn State on Tuesday.