Juwan Howard speaks about Brandon Johns Jr.'s big game in Michigan's 69-63 win over Rutgers, Feb. 1, 2020 at Madison Square Garden. Detroit Free Press
NEW YORK — The mark was clearly visible: A dark, purple ring around Brandon Johns Jr.'s right eye.
The bruise was a parting gift from Michigan's hard-fought 69-63 win over Rutgers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon.
Johns says he got it during a play in which both teams jostled for positioning and Rutgers tipped the ball multiple times. It's not his first black eye this season.