Alijah Johnson
Alijah Johnson
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Robbie Hodin | Prep Hoops Scout
Johnson might be the best shooter on Suffield Academy’s roster. The point guard is only 5-foot-11, but he gets solid elevation on his jumper and gets it off very quickly, which makes him a threat on the perimeter despite his lack of size. He can shoot it coming off screens, off the dribble, or in the triple threat position. Lomicka and Maxwell-Grimes will probably set him up for a good number of outside shots this season. Once the defense overplays him, Johnson does a good job attacking closeouts and making rim reads. These skills will probably earn him a D3 roster spot (or close to that level) somewhere in the coming years.
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Read EvaluationWill Armishaw | Prep Hoops Scout
Johnson, a lead guard out of Suffield Academy, checks in at #131 overall and #18 among the point guards. Johnson is one of the top perimeter shooters in this class, showing a good understanding of how to use screens as both a scorer and facilitator. He makes good decisions with the ball in his hands, knows how to pitch it ahead in transition, and does a nice job of playing at different speeds to get to his spots as a dribbler. Defensively, he’s capable of guarding either back-court spot, showing quick hands and quick feet that allow him to generate plenty of steals and deflections.
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