Jasper Johnson Explained

Jasper Johnson
Team:RWE
League:Overtime Elite
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:170
High School:
College:Kentucky (commit)

Jasper Johnson (born March 25, 2006) is an American basketball player who plays for team RWE of Overtime Elite.

Early life and high school

Johnson grew up in Lexington, Kentucky and initially attended Woodford County High School.[1] He averaged 20.1 points per game as a sophomore.[2] Johnson transferred to Link Academy in Branson, Missouri before the start of his junior year.[3]

After his junior year, Johnson opted to leave Link Academy to join the Overtime Elite league as a non-professional player for team RWE in order to preserve his collegiate eligibility.[4]

Johnson is a consensus top-25 recruit in the 2025 class, according to major recruiting services.[5] [6] He committed to play college basketball at Kentucky over offers from North Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisville.[7] [8]

National team career

Johnson played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup.[9] He averaged 10.0 points and 2.7 assists per game as the United States won the gold medal.[10]

Personal life

Johnson's father, Dennis Johnson, played college football at Kentucky and in the National Football League for the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers.[11] His uncle Dennis also played football at Kentucky.[12] Johnson's grandfather, Alvis Johnson, played football at Western Kentucky and was the head football and track coach at Harrodsburg High School before serving as an assistant athletic director at Kentucky.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Son of former UK football great is making a name for in hoops. Larry. Vaught. Jessamine Journal. June 23, 2022. October 31, 2024.
  2. Web site: Year in review: Jasper Johnson continues rise as in-state basketball prospect at Woodford County. Cameron. Drummond. Lexington Herald-Leader. April 7, 2023. October 31, 2024.
  3. Web site: After a summer of change, Jasper Johnson settles in as a five-star prep basketball star. Cameron. Drummond. Lexington Herald-Leader. October 9, 2023. October 31, 2024.
  4. Web site: ‘My job is to develop these guys.’ How Overtime Elite is preparing Jasper Johnson for UK.. Cameron. Drummond. Lexington Herald-Leader. October 1, 2024. October 31, 2024.
  5. Web site: With college commitment looming, UK recruit Jasper Johnson looks to end AAU career on a high. Cameron. Drummond. Lexington Herald-Leader. July 18, 2024. November 1, 2024.
  6. Web site: 5-star guard Jasper Johnson lists Arkansas basketball in top 5. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. July 24, 2024. November 1, 2024.
  7. Web site: Kentucky beats out UNC, Alabama for Jasper Johnson commitment. Jeff. Borzello. Paul. Biancardi. Paul Biancardi. ESPN.com. September 5, 2024. October 31, 2024.
  8. Web site: Five-star guard Jasper Johnson commits to Kentucky basketball: What it means for Wildcats. Brendan. Marks. The Athletic. September 5, 2024. November 1, 2024.
  9. Web site: ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla appreciates Jasper Johnson's scoring ability. Larry. Vaught. The Advocate-Messenger. June 6, 2024. November 1, 2024.
  10. Web site: Kentucky targets lead USA to gold medal at FIBA U18 AmeriCup. Chris. Fisher. 247Sports.com. June 10, 2024. November 1, 2024.
  11. Web site: What’s the latest on Jasper Johnson’s recruitment, with Kentucky, Alabama, UNC in the mix?. Kyle. Tucker. The Athletic. July 20, 2024. November 1, 2024.
  12. Web site: Inspired by Jasper Johnson, which family can claim to be the ‘First Family of UK Sports’?. Mark. Story. Lexington Herald-Leader. September 9, 2024. November 1, 2024.
  13. Web site: Jasper Johnson recruiting: Kentucky target learns lessons with Link. Courier Journal. February 15, 2024. November 1, 2024.

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