Isaiah Johnson (basketball) explained

Isaiah Johnson
Position:Center
Height Ft:6
Height In:10
Weight Lb:290
Birth Date:7 November 1994
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
High School:Walnut Hills (Cincinnati, Ohio)
College:Akron (2013–2017)
Draft Year:2017
Career Start:2017
Years1:2017
Team1:KFUM Nässjö
Years2:2019
Team2:Sudbury Five
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Isaiah Johnson (born November 7, 1994) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball at the University of Akron, where he was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year for the 2016–17 season.

Early life

Johnson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended Walnut Hills High School. He played basketball and football at Walnut Hills.[1]

College career

Johnson was recruited by college coaches in both sports, but opted to play basketball at Akron.[2] After two seasons in a reserve role, Johnson became a key player off the bench for the Zips as a junior in 2015–16, averaging 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game and was named first-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) and the MAC Sixth Man of the Year.[3]

As a senior in the 2016–17 season, Johnson entered the starting lineup full-time. He averaged 16.6 points and 7.1 rebounds and provided one of the season's highlights when he uncharacteristically hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to beat Ball State.[4] He led the Zips to a second consecutive MAC regular season title and was named the conference player of the year.[5]

Professional career

Johnson began his professional career in the 2017–18 season with KFUM Nässjö of the Swedish Basketligan.[6] He played eight games for Nässjö before leaving in November 2017. He averaged 10.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game.[7]

In January 2019, Johnson joined the Sudbury Five of the National Basketball League of Canada.[8] In 15 games to finish the 2018–19 season, he averaged 7.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

Personal life

Johnson is the son of Walter Johnson IV and Yvonne Cook. He has six siblings. His grandfather is former Cleveland Browns football player Walter Johnson III.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Isaiah Johnson. Akron Zips. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170407224447/http://gozips.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/bios/johnson_isaiah_6h3d. April 7, 2017.
  2. Web site: Alexander. Elton. Akron's Isaiah Johnson has played at high level all season. March 8, 2017. The Plain Dealer. May 2, 2017.
  3. Web site: Livingston. Bill. Akron center Isaiah Johnson paves way to MAC Tournament final. March 11, 2016. The Plain Dealer. May 2, 2017.
  4. Web site: Payne. Terrence. Isaiah Johnson's buzzer-beater lifts Akron over Ball State. February 7, 2017. NBCSports.com. May 2, 2017.
  5. Web site: Clark. Dave. Walnut Hills' Isaiah Johnson named MAC Player of the Year. March 8, 2017. The Cincinnati Enquirer. May 2, 2017.
  6. Web site: Nassjo tabs rookie Isaiah Johnson in his first year in pro basketball. Eurobasket.com. August 20, 2017. October 13, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171013224616/http://www.eurobasket.com/Sweden/news/503467/Nassjo-tabs-rookie-Isaiah-Johnson-in-his-first-year-in-pro-basketball. October 13, 2017.
  7. Web site: Isaiah Johnson. usbasket.com. November 30, 2023. subscription.
  8. Web site: Five add Northern talent and a new big man. Sudbury.com. January 12, 2019. November 30, 2023.