Johnson has played more off the ball than on it over his career but with Malachi Ashford off to college, JaMylyn should be the point guard for the reigning state champions. JaMylyn has good size as a lead guard and is good at getting into the paint on offense. Where he can really make a difference is on the defensive end. Johnson excels at getting into passing lanes and getting steals.

One of the key cogs for the state champions, Johnson moves up from 27th to 19th in this update. JaMylyn has also inherited the title of “highest ranked player in the class without a D1 offer”. That could change soon if the guard has a good July of AAU. With his ability to play on or off the ball on offense along with being a tenacious defender, JaMylyn checks a lot of boxes that coaches look for.

Johnson looked the part while playing against some of the best guards from Indiana. The 6’2″ playmaker made some tough shots from the perimeter off of the dribble and had success getting downhill to the rim. He is an excellent ball handler with a scoring mentality. George Rogers Clark is loaded with talent once again and Johnson is one to watch in their backcourt.

Johnson had a big weekend where he averaged nearly 20 points per game. On Friday, JaMylyn had 23 points and 7 assists versus only one turnover. The guard from GRC spent the weekend making clutch plays, including game clinching free throws in two games.

Johnson has shown the ability to be a point guard or play off the ball. He also knocks down shots at a high rate and is a willing defender. JaMylyn likely slides into the starting PG spot at GRC next season after playing next to Malachi Ashford this past season. Some D1 schools have already been recruiting Johnson.

Johnson was a big part of the state title team for GRC last month and is off to a hot start in the AAU season. A dynamic defender, JaMylyn is a good athlete and a consistent shooter from range. He’s got an early offer from Tennessee Wesleyan and should have more coming his way this AAU season.

JaMylyn was one of the most vocal leaders on the court in Griffin Elite UA Rise 17U’s first matchup at Midwest Mania. His presence was dominant and he caught an intense look in his eye when applying ball pressure to reiterate his mission. He has sneaky athleticism and movement patterns that allowed him to stay in front of his defender and jump passing lanes as needed. His effort resulted in several steals and deflections throughout the contest in addition to a significant level of contribution on the other end of the court.

Johnson doesn’t get many headlines but he was the heart and soul of the state championship GRC team. JaMylyn averaged 10 points and 4 rebounds per game while applying relentless pressure on the defensive end. Johnson was actually the best shooter on the GRC roster when he was hitting 39% from three over the course of the season. He already has an offer from Tennessee Wesleyan and should see more this AAU season.

 A prospect who has made a big rise this season, Johnson has the quick twitch athleticism to get by the first defender off the dribble, move his feet defensively and thrive in transition. Johnson had multiple drop off assists where he drove middle down the lane and fed one of his teammates on the block for an easy layup. Johnson started the game with a sweet reverse layup off a nice offensive set, showing his ability to play within a system. A winning player, Johnson is the type of guy coaches are looking for at the wing guard position.

A new name for myself, I was immediately impressed with Johnson’s frame and quick first step off the dribble. Athletically, Johnson matches up with just about any team in the state from the wing guard position and he made some strong finishes off cuts in this game. Also knocking down a time and space 3-pointer, Johnson is a guy you can’t leave open on the perimeter. Having tough role guys who impact the game without scoring is so crucial for top high school programs.