Deon Johnson
Deon Johnson
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Shane Garcia | Prep Hoops Scout
Johnson came off the bench in the game on Tuesday and provided a nice spark for the team. His skill set is something that is not in question and you see that every time he gets the ball in his hands. He has a tight handle on the ball and can weave through traffic better than most. He has quick shiftiness ability as well. He plays the game with good energy and a competitive edge to him. I wish I would have got to see him shoot the ball more because when he was aggressive in this one it usually resulted in points.
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Read EvaluationShane Garcia | Prep Hoops Scout
Johnson is a unique talent player because he makes some flashes of elite play. He made quick explosive plays last year that no one else in the gym could make. He has the ball on a tight handle and is shifty. He has good length for his size and poison as well. He can finish at the rim at a good level. I am excited to watch him string together these special plays together more consistently this year.
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Read EvaluationShane Garcia | Prep Hoops Scout
Johnson can be special. He shows flashes of it that make you just shake your head in disbelief. He is an explosively smooth athlete. He just quickly floats around the court and shakes defenders down. He has a tight handle on the ball and he has an extensive bag of moves to go to. He attacks angles and openings really aggressively and well. He is a scoring-first guard who can absolutely put the ball in the rim from all levels. His go-to is getting to the rim. He has great acrobatic finishing ability. He has great guard size already as a freshman. I am excited to see him put all of these outstanding tools together consistently. 
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Read EvaluationShane Garcia | Prep Hoops Scout
Johnson is special. He shows flashes of being a special player. He has some great athleticism with twitch-like quickness. He is long and uses it well with his dribbling moves. He can do and get wherever he wants on the offensive end. He is an elite playmaker, who makes some highlight-level passes. He did not have much of a scoring impact on the game but Johnson is a high-level kid with truly special potential. 
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Read EvaluationMichael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
The Columbus City League usually has some top talent and Johnson could be the next star from that league. A guard who plays with impressive pace and can set teammates up with his gravity and vision, he’ll be a key piece next to a talented cast of prospects on Walnut Ridge this winter. Johnson was another prospect who attended our Prep Hoops Freshman showcase in the fall and showed why he’s regarded as one of the top 2027 prospects in the state.
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