Prospect Watch: Jeremiah Johnson (2020)
Class of 2020 point guard Jeremiah Johnson of McCluer has seen his role change gradually during his four year varsity career with the Comets. The 6’2′ Johnson was once a follower when he entered the program, but now he is…
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Continue ReadingClass of 2020 point guard Jeremiah Johnson of McCluer has seen his role change gradually during his four year varsity career with the Comets.
The 6’2′ Johnson was once a follower when he entered the program, but now he is a leader on a team that has aspirations of making a deep run in the Class 4 state tournament. Johnson has taken to that leadership role very seriously.
“I now understand that little things I used to do to upset the seniors when I was younger,” Johnson said. “Now, that I’m a senior, I know that all of those little things matter. My goal this year is to compete hard and give it my all every time I step on the floor. I’m trying to win and play college ball next year.
On a team that is loaded with talented athletes with a lot of experience, Johnson will be the straw that stirs the drink at McCluer at both ends of the floor. He is a slashing point guard with the ability to make plays off the dribble and in the pick and roll. He can also be a very disruptive defender with his size and length, especially when the Comets apply the full court pressure.
As a junior, Johnson averaged 10 points, four rebounds and three assists while shooting 49 percent from the field and 76 percent from the free throw line. Johnson helped the lead the Comets to a very solid 17-9 season and a berth in the Class 4 district championship game. The Comets were defeated by St. Charles West in that district championship game and that loss has been a motivator for Johnson and his teammates.
“We definitely want to go farther in the state tournament this year,” he said. “We have size, good shooters and good athletes this year. If we stay locked in on defense, we’re going to be hard to beat this year.”