VT MEN’S BASKETBALL Judge grants preliminary injunction to potential Hokie Johnson, others MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times Sep 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 1 of 3 Efrem Johnson Courtesy Clemson Efrem "Butta" Johnson (4) played for Clemson as a senior last season. He was granted a fifth season of eligibility by an Indiana judge Wednesday. Courtesy Clemson Efrem "Butta" Johnson (4) played for Clemson as a senior last season. He was granted a fifth season of eligibility by an Indiana judge Wednesday. Courtesy Clemson Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times A state court judge in Indiana has granted Efrem "Butta" Johnson the green light to play college basketball this season.kAm|@?C@6 r@F?EJ r:C4F:E r@FCE yF586 z2C2 zC@E96 8C2?E65 2 AC6=:>:?2CJ :?;F?4E:@? 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Judge denies potential Hokie Johnson in eligibility quest A judge denied 38 plaintiffs a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.
