Prospect Spotlight: Jordan Johnson (2024 Century)
Jordan Johnson Jordan Johnson 6'1" | CG Century | 2024 State OR is ready for the challenges ahead. The athletic 6-foot-1 combo guard cut his teeth on the varsity level as a freshman and is now prepared for the step…
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Continue ReadingJordan Johnson Jordan Johnson 6'1" | CG Century | 2024 State OR is ready for the challenges ahead. The athletic 6-foot-1 combo guard cut his teeth on the varsity level as a freshman and is now prepared for the step up as a sophomore. Johnson put in the work this off-season knowing full well that big things are ahead for him in 2021-22.
“I played in a couple of tournaments, but I mostly stayed in the gym training working on the things that I needed to work on,” Johnson said. “I worked on trying to get to the rim and finishing, not being so weak when I get there and staying up on my feet. Overall, just trying to finish.”
As a freshman, Johnson definitely made a mark for the Jaguars. He made his mark as a shooter, hitting 1.8 threes a game on his way to averaging 6.9 points per game. When you watch Johnson shoot jumpers, his shot is has a real smoothness to it. But he’s a good athlete and has the ability to attack the basket, and that change in mentality should open up his overall game – last year he only attempted (and made) one free throw.
It’s definitely early when it comes to thinking about college as he’s only a sophomore, but Johnson is definitely looking ahead to the future while keeping all options open. “I want to go to a four-year university and go to college on scholarship and get my college paid for,” Johnson said.
While there are obviously three more years to catch the eyes of college coaches, for now Johnson is honed in on the year ahead and what awaits in the immediate future. “I think it’s going to be fun and I’ll be on the ball more,” Johnson said. “It will be a new challenge for me. I want to get to the basket every game and try to get some free throws.”
Johnson currently ranks as the #19 player in the PrepHoops Oregon Class of 2024 rankings.