Blaze Johnson displayed outstanding offensive instincts with the ball, consistently knowing when to shoot and when to create for others. Johnson’s footwork was quick, efficient, and purposeful, shifting his weight smoothly while utilizing killer step-backs to generate clean separation. He played with poise, allowing the game to come to him while making quality decisions and capitalizing on scoring opportunities within the flow of the offense.

One of the nation’s top point guards in the 2028 class, Johnson is a left handed, high scoring point guard who led the Atlanta Celtics in scoring at 16.8 points per game in the adidas 3SSB. The rising junior is a three level scorer with high level speed and athleticism. Johnson has a high basketball IQ, especially for a young point guard prospect. Expect some of the nation’s top college programs to be in pursuit of Johnson.

Johnson was one of the best players we had the chance to watch throughout the live evaluation period. The 6’3″ left-handed guard has good positional size and length, displayed deep three-point range, and showed off a burst of quickness when getting downhill to his left hand. He made some really impressive, tough jump shots in a win for Atlanta Celtics 16u.

Johnson continues his ascent up the rankings and is trending toward being one of the top point guards in the 2028 class. A left handed scoring guard, he’s a true three level threat who can produce in a variety of ways. He combines high level athleticism with a very good feel for the game, allowing him to play with pace and control while making reliable decisions. Johnson averaged 17.3 points per game in California, further solidifying his status as a rising national prospect.

One of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2028 class, Johnson has solidified himself as an elite-level prospect this season with OTE. The lefty is extremely difficult to contain off the dribble, using his elite quickness and burst to consistently break down defenders. He is capable of impacting the game as both a scorer and a distributor, creating opportunities for himself and others. Johnson averaged nearly 13 points per game for the City Reapers, and his trajectory continues to trend upward.

The super sophomore was outstanding for the OTE City Reapers in a win over Wilson Academy. The lefty controlled the game from the point guard position, showing the ability to impact the game as both a scorer—finishing with 18 points—and a distributor. He plays with sudden quickness, and once he gets past defenders, he displays a diverse finishing package in the lane. With his feel, pace, and playmaking ability, Johnson has a strong chance to emerge as one of the nation’s top lead guards in the 2028 class.

A smooth lefty guard with a mature feel for the game, Johnson is a high-level shooter already holding multiple Division I offers, including UNLV. He operated primarily as a floor spacer off the bench as a freshman but showed flashes of his ability to contribute in multiple roles. As he continues to grow into more playmaking responsibilities, his ceiling remains extremely high.

Already holds multiple D-I offers. Knockdown sharpshooter can play either guard position. Lefty will have more opportunities to play make as his career progresses. Was used as a floor spacer off the bench as a freshman. Mature feel for the game. High ceiling.