Sophomore forward Morez Johnson Jr., a transfer from the University of Illinois, will be joining Team USA's under-19 team at the 2025 FIBA U-19 World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Sophomore forward Morez Johnson Jr., a transfer from the University of Illinois, will be joining Team USA's under-19 team at the 2025 FIBA U-19 World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Illinois Fighting Illini freshman Morez Johnson Jr. is moving on from his premier hometown university to find a new program for himself. The news was confirmed on Friday by Joe Tipton of On3.

Understandably, Morez Johnson’s freshman year wasn’t what he expected or planned. But like many southsiders, he found a way to make chicken salad out of what was given to him.

After a freshman season halted by injury before a return to the Illinois basketball team prior to postseason play, Morez Johnson Jr.'s program future was revealed Friday.

Morez Johnson Jr. Committed almost 5 years ago to the program. Went to Illini games for years and received standing ovations from the whole stadium. Started almost half the games his freshman year.

Morez Johnson Jr. in the locker room after Illinois' 88-65 loss to Maryland in a Big Ten tournament quarterfinal game on March 14, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. heads to the bench on Mar. 21 against Xavier in the first round of the 2025 NCAA tournament in Milwaukee. Freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. entered the transfer ...