Morez Johnson Jr.

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "Caleb Holt, Brandon McCoy, Jordan Smith and Tyran Stokes headline USA Basketball U19 men's national team roster".

Jordan Divens•Jun 20, 2025

Caleb Holt, Brandon McCoy, Jordan Smith and Tyran Stokes headline USA Basketball U19 men's national team roster

Team headed to FIBA U19 Men's World Cup in Switzerland.

Morez Johnson has been named player of the year. "-Illinois Mr. Basketball -Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year -Chicago Sun Times Player of the Year -City/Suburban Player of the Year -Southland Conference Player of the Year -Allen Iverson Roundball Classic All-American -Jordan Brand Classic All-American -USA Team USA Hoop Summit -Team USA U18 Men's National Team Gold Medalist -Big Dipper All Tournament Team -Rockford Boylan Thanksgiving Tournament MVP -Illinois Prep Hoops Illinois Player of the Year -News Gazette 1st Team All State -IBCA 1st Team All State -Illinois Media 1st Team All State -Chicago Sun Times All-Area -Daily Southtown All-Area"

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "2023-24 MaxPreps All-America Team: Dylan Harper of Don Bosco Prep headlines high school basketball's best".

Jordan Divens•Apr 10, 2024

2023-24 MaxPreps All-America Team: Dylan Harper of Don Bosco Prep headlines high school basketball's best

Ace Bailey, Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans and Cooper Flagg join MaxPreps National Player of the Year on first team.

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "High school basketball: MaxPreps Player of the Year in all 50 states".

Jordan Divens•Apr 2, 2024

High school basketball: MaxPreps Player of the Year in all 50 states

Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, Isaiah Evans and Kon Knueppel among future stars earning state honors.

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "Morez Johnson named 2023-24 Illinois MaxPreps High School Basketball Player of the Year".

Jordan Divens•Mar 12, 2024

Morez Johnson named 2023-24 Illinois MaxPreps High School Basketball Player of the Year

Senior center led Thornton to 29 wins, Class 3A state quarterfinals.

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "Basketball Game Recap: Thornton Wildcats vs. Richwoods Knights".

Team Reports•Mar 11, 2024

Basketball Game Recap: Thornton Wildcats vs. Richwoods Knights

Recap: Thornton Wildcats vs. Richwoods Knights

Morez's stats have been entered for the loss vs. Richwoods on Monday, Mar. 4, 2024.

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA postseason brackets, computer rankings, stats leaders, schedules and scores".

Eric Frantz•Mar 7, 2024

Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA postseason brackets, computer rankings, stats leaders, schedules and scores

Key Illinois high school girls basketball games, state tournament brackets, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final.

Congratulations to #21 Morez Johnson for being selected as the Thornton Player player of the game.

On Monday, Mar 4, 2024, the Thornton Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their IHSA 3A Ottawa Super Sectionals game against Richwoods High School by a score of 52-58.

Tournament Game

2024 IHSA Boys Basketball State Championships (Illinois) Class 3A

Thornton52

Richwoods58

Final

Congratulations to #21 Morez Johnson for being selected as the Thornton Player player of the game.

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "Thornton finds playoff glory versus Brother Rice".

Team Reports•Mar 2, 2024

Thornton finds playoff glory versus Brother Rice

Recap: Thornton Wildcats vs. Brother Rice Crusaders

Morez's stats have been entered for the win vs. Brother Rice on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024.

On Friday, Mar 1, 2024, the Thornton Varsity Boys Basketball team won their IHSA Class 3A Thornton Sectional Finals game against Brother Rice High School by a score of 61-54.

Tournament Game

2024 IHSA Boys Basketball State Championships (Illinois) Class 3A

Thornton61

Brother Rice54

Final

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "High school basketball: Kon Knueppel, Darren Harris earn spots on Jordan Brand Classic Rosters".

Jordan Divens•Feb 28, 2024

High school basketball: Kon Knueppel, Darren Harris earn spots on Jordan Brand Classic Rosters

Each of the top seven prospects in the senior classification are participating in the all-star showcase on April 21.

Congratulations to #21 Morez Johnson for being selected as the Thornton Player player of the game.

Morez's stats have been entered for the win vs. Evergreen Park on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

On Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024, the Thornton Varsity Boys Basketball team won their IHSA Class 3A Thornton Sectional Semi-Final game against Evergreen Park High School by a score of 77-47.

Thornton77

Evergreen Park47

Final

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, stats leaders, schedules and scores".

Eric Frantz•Feb 26, 2024

Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, stats leaders, schedules and scores

Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final.

Morez's stats have been entered for the win vs. Crete-Monee on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

On Friday, Feb 23, 2024, the Thornton Varsity Boys Basketball team won their IHSA Class 3A TF North Regional Championship game against Crete-Monee High School by a score of 60-35.

Thornton60

Crete-Monee35

Final

Morez's stats have been entered for the win vs. Bremen on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.

Morez Johnson was tagged in the article "Thornton extends home winning streak to five".

Team Reports•Feb 22, 2024

Thornton extends home winning streak to five

Recap: Thornton Wildcats vs. Crete-Monee Warriors