Illinois may have just caught a break ahead of their matchup with Indiana. According to reports, sophomore guard Robert Johnson will be sidelined for the Hoosiers with an ankle injury.
— Justin Albers (@Justin_Albers) February 24, 2016
Big news: Robert Johnson won't play tomorrow against Illinois, per a report. https://t.co/g6g8LdysQH
— Crimson Quarry (@crimsonquarry) February 24, 2016
Johnson is averaging 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game for the Hoosiers this season. The six-foot-three guard is also shooting 43.6% from behind the three-point arch, so this is particularly good news for an Illinois team that's struggled to defend those shots all year.