Mr. Basketball Candidate: Jaxon Johnson
As part of our preseason preview content, we’re counting down a few candidates for this year’s Mr. Basketball award, presented annually to the top player in the state. Name: Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State…
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Continue ReadingAs part of our preseason preview content, we’re counting down a few candidates for this year’s Mr. Basketball award, presented annually to the top player in the state.
Name:
Jaxon Johnson
Jaxon
Johnson
6'8" | SF
Alta | 2024
State
#106
Nation
UT
Height: 6-9
Position: F/W
School: Alta
College: (Final 4) Utah, Stanford, USC, BYU
Career Stats & 2022-2023 Stats: 850 points (16.6 PPG), 402 rebounds (8.8 RPG), 166 assists (4.1), 100 steals, 62 blocks (1.1 BLK)
About Johnson: Johnson has had one of the most major developmental glow up’s in recent memory from unranked and unknown as a freshman Jaxon had a solid sophomore summer and then the summer heading towards his junior year he started to really play with confidence, which led him to an eventual 5A State Championship. Then this past summer Jaxon blew up, he not only helped his AAU team The Utah Prospects win the 3SSB Championship Jaxon was named the MVP as he had a stretch where he hit 3 straight three-pointers to seal the deal. Jaxon is a stat stuffing wing that can shoot and he knows how to use his height as he mixes things up inside and out. This kid will make his college announcement Thursday and he will bolster a roster regardless where he goes.
Why he can win Mr. Basketball: Jaxon could end up with 2 state championships and hit an impressive scoring, rebounding and assist total that really highlights how impactful he is to the game. One of the most deadliest shooters in the country as he is ranked #99 right now and rising. The kid does it all, from blocking shots to getting steals on one end and he is an absolute threat all over the floor on the other end. Jaxon is one tru contender to win Mr. Basketball.