Boosted by confidence, Brandon Johns could make major impact for Michigan

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Michigan player forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) answers a question during media day at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. (Photo: Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)

A little over six months ago, Brandon Johns sat in a locker room in the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, one day before Michigan basketball’s Sweet 16 matchup against Texas Tech.

A true freshman at the time, Johns was grateful that the Wolverines had advanced to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. He tried to concentrate on enjoying the experience, although he was ill and nursing a sore throat that imbued his voice with a raspy tone.

As he sat and chatted with a reporter, Johns reflected…