Sophomore Brandon Johns Jr. has had some great performance this year but none better than Saturday’s at Madison Square Garden against Rutgers. The 6-8, 235-pounder finished with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting including 4-of-7 from downtown. He also added seven rebounds and played a game-high 38 minutes (starters Zavier Simpson, Franz Wagner and Eli Brooks also played 38 minutes). The budding star spoke with the media on Monday afternoon about his big game and growing confidence and explained how he intends to stay ready and attack the Buckeyes tomorrow in Crisler. Brown’s Breakdown Johns Jr. is doing exactly what he needs to do in Isaiah Livers’ absence. He’s contributing much more by playing under control, while still remaining active and aggressive. He’s always going to be good for some aggressive takes, a dunk or two and some hustle plays, but against Rutgers he also knocked down the three with consistency. …
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