Returning All-State Performers (4A)
A look at returning All-State performers from Colorado’s Class 4A Javonte Johnson, G, Cheyenne Mountain Johnson, a 6’6 185lb wing from Colorado Springs, returns for his Senior season. As a Junior, Johnson earned a First-Team All-State nod while posting averages…
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Continue ReadingA look at returning All-State performers from Colorado’s Class 4A
Javonte Johnson, G, Cheyenne Mountain
Johnson, a 6’6 185lb wing from Colorado Springs, returns for his Senior season. As a Junior, Johnson earned a First-Team All-State nod while posting averages of 22/10/2 and adding a steal per game. He will be a popular name on preseason prediction lists as Cheyenne Mountain returns 4 of its top 5 scorers coming off of a successful 20-6 season.
Last season, Johnson shot an even 50% from the floor on 16 attempts per game. He was able to connect on 34% of the 3.5 three-point attempts he took per contest. As a Junior, the explosive wing was able to continually penetrate defenses en route to 7.5 free-throw attempts per game. He converted these attempts at a 72% clip. If Johnson can improve from deep and from the line, the 25 point plateau is easily within reach. Perhaps Javonte can improve upon his assist and steals totals, but he already possesses an elite skillset that has earned him D1 offers from The University of Denver and Northern Colorado. He enters the ’19-’20 campaign as a heavy favorite for player of the year honors.
Dawson joins Johnson as the only returning 4A All-State performers from a season ago. The 6’4 forward is coming off of a Sophomore season that saw him post averages of 17/7/1 and 4 blocks + steals per game. His Panther team experienced a successful ’18-’19 season finishing with a 21-5 record. Dawson also enters the season as a prohibitive favorite to reclaim All-State honors.
The young forward eclipsed the 50% mark from the floor in his Sophomore campaign on just 12 shots per game. This mark was attained due to a stellar 54% from 2-point range and an absurd 48% mark from long-distance. Furthermore, Dawson converted an adequate 68% of his free-throws a season ago. Look for the young forward to increase his shot volume in ’19-’20. Ultimately, the 48% from three does not seem repeatable, but more shot attempts will boost his scoring average. Dawson will continue to improve. Look for him to make more trips to the free-throw line as he continues to gain strength, and convert these attempts at a higher percentage. As his defensive instincts continue to improve, the forward will use them along with his athleticism to become one of the most impactful defenders in the state. This will not be the last we hear from Donta Dawson.