Posted: Jun 28, 2024
JAVON JOHNSON SIGNS NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT WITH GSU JAGUARS MEN'S BASKETBALL
GSU Coach Tony Bates on Johnson - "Javon is an explosive guard that can defend 3 positions. He is a true leader that will bring intensity on and off the court," said Coach Bates.
6-2, Junior Guard, Transfer from UW-Parkside
Javon Johnson High School Highlights (Chicago, Illinois, Proviso East High School)
- Third Team All-State selection
- Two-time All-Conference honoree in basketball
- All-Conference in Track & Field / Cross Country
- Averaged 18 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game and 2.0 steals per game.
- Helped his team to a Conference Championship and won the St. Charles East Thanksgiving Tournament
- Team was ranked in the top-20
- Academic All-State Nominee
- Honor Roll every semester
- Academic All-Conference
Personal
- Son of Channon Smith and Jerry Johnson
- His father, Jerry, played college basketball at three different schools, ending at Oakland City University
- Has two siblings, Jaloni and Jerry
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