Kobe Johnson Explained

Kobe Johnson
Number:0
Team:UCLA Bruins
League:Big Ten Conference
Position:Point guard / shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:200
Birth Date:15 January 2003
Birth Place:Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
High School:
College:
  • USC (2021–2024)
  • UCLA (2024–present)
Highlights:
  • 2× Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2023, 2024)

Kobe Johnson (born January 15, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the UCLA Bruins of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the USC Trojans.

Early life and high school

Johnson grew up in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and initially attended Sun Prairie High School.[1] He transferred to Nicolet High School after his freshman year.[2] As a junior, Johnson averaged 19.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.1 steals per game.[3] He averaged 26.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.4 steals per game during his senior season.[4] [5] Johnson committed to play college basketball at USC over offers from Colorado State, California, Elon, and Kansas State.[6]

College career

Johnson played in 27 games during his freshman season with the USC Trojans, averaging 1.2 points and one rebound per game.[7] He became a starter as a sophomore and averaged 9.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while also being named to the Pac-12 Conference All-Defensive team.[8] Johnson repeated as a Pac-12 All-Defensive team selection as a junior while averaging 10.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game.[9] After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[10]

Johnson transferred to the UCLA Bruins, the Trojan's crosstown rival.[11]

Personal life

Johnson's older brother, Jalen Johnson, plays for the Atlanta Hawks of National Basketball Association (NBA).[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sun Prairie guard Jalen Johnson transferring to Nicolet. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. July 29, 2018. November 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: Milwaukee native Kobe Johnson wanted to prove himself against Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Journal. November 25, 2022. November 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: USC basketball lands a commitment from 2021 SF Kobe Johnson. Ryan. Young. Rivals.com. September 3, 2020. November 27, 2023.
  4. Web site: All-area boys basketball. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. March 24, 2021. November 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: ‘He’s arrived’: Kobe Johnson’s renaissance and how he’s making a name for himself. Adam. Jasper. 247Sports.com. February 28, 2023. November 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: Recruiting: Nicolet point guard Kobe Johnson commits to USC. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. September 3, 2020. November 26, 2023.
  7. Web site: College basketball expert evaluates Kobe Johnson before USC season begins. Matt. Wadleigh. Trojans Wire. USA Today. November 1, 2023. November 27, 2023.
  8. Web site: USC Basketball: Trojan Upperclassman Explains Strategy That Made Him Pac-12 All-Defense Selection. Jacob. Zinder. SI.com. August 6, 2023. November 27, 2023.
  9. Web site: USC’s Kobe Johnson entering transfer portal, will test NBA draft. Luce. Evans. The Orange County Register. March 22, 2024. April 17, 2024.
  10. Web site: USC wing Kobe Johnson will hit the transfer portal. Brandon. Jenkins. 247Sports.com. March 22, 2024. April 17, 2024.
  11. Web site: 2024-04-04 . Johnson transferring from USC to rival UCLA . 2024-05-23 . ESPN.com . en.
  12. Web site: Nicolet's Kobe Johnson talks about his top five schools. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. August 23, 2020. November 27, 2023.

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