Illinois transfer Morez Johnson Jr. commits to Michigan

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ

Dusty May‘s squad is adding some size and two-way versatility.

Illinois transfer Morez Johnson Jr. has committed to Michigan per On3.

NEWS: Illinois transfer forward Morez Johnson has committed to Michigan, he tells @On3sports.

The 6-9 freshman averaged 7.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. https://t.co/lTSeODUFPI pic.twitter.com/tGluYDXtRH

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 1, 2025

The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 7 points, 6.7 rebounds and a block per game in his freshman season.

The Illinois native isn’t moving far from home as he joins the Big Ten and the Wolverines. Michigan was eliminated in the Sweet 16 by No. 1 Auburn on it’s way to a Final Four appearance.

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