Johnson is stepping into a key backup role and also may play alongside Donovan Clingan at times.
The freshman is already getting serious NBA attention and picking up preseason accolades as well.
Men's hockey's uneven start, basketball on the way, and more.
Despite going undrafted, the former Husky star enters the NBA with some stability and a chance to develop his game.
Preseason polls, a new football series and more!
Head coach Dan Hurley discussed Clingan's timeline for return and the guys expected to step up in his absence.
"He's here with a purpose," head coach Dan Hurley said. "He's gonna have a great year for us."
Football gets its first win. A solid start to men's hockey's season.
The Huskies are expecting their first-year guys to be starters and key bench players.
Big wins for women's hockey. Senior Day for soccer. A troubling injury for men's basketball.
After dazzling off the bench as a freshman, the big man from Bristol is ready to be a starter and a team leader.
While football struggles, basketball and hockey are on the way.