According to a report from Joe Tipton of On3, one of the most promising young guards in the Big 12 will be looking for a new home.
Colorado freshman Isaiah Johnson reportedly intends to enter the transfer portal. Johnson starred for head coach Tad Boyle in his only season with the Buffaloes. He led the team in scoring (16.9 points per game) this past year on 48.6% from the field and 37.8% from 3-point range.
There were several games in which Johnson flashed the ceiling of a player that could one day play in the NBA. He scored a career-high 28 points in a losing effort earlier this month versus Arizona.
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On the road versus BYU and projected top pick AJ Dybantsa, Johnson dropped 27 points. For good measure, he also scored 22 points versus defensive juggernaut Houston on 7 of 9 from the field.
Johnson is a very clever player with the ball. He navigates screens very well in pick-and-roll situations. There’s a suddenness to his game when taking players off the dribble. Johnson changes speeds exceptionally well and has proven to be a very good finisher at the rim.
In essence, he’s a bucket-getter with the penchant for scoring in bunches. As his game matures, the next step in evolving will have to involve becoming a bit more of a facilitator.
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It will be fascinating to see what Johnson’s market ultimately looks like. A native of Los Angeles, the lefty attended Campbell Hall High school. The same school produced the likes of all three Holiday brothers (Jrue, Justin, Aaron). Justin starred at the University of Washington, while Jrue and Aaron played their collegiate ball down the street at UCLA.
UCLA could end up being a real player for Johnson given the fact Donovan Dent is graduating. There’s also not a certainty Skyy Clark will garner another year of eligibility.
Pairing Johnson with soon-to-be junior Trent Perry could give the Bruins a very lethal homegrown backcourt to work with.
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