Going up against top-ranked Demarion Lee, KJ Johnson played as good a defense as you can. Being extremely active with his hands, KJ was able to impact opponents’ shots on a regular basis. While not being super aggressive from three, his shot looks good and can become more of a potential weapon in the future. He looks to pass first before attacking, which he did well, finishing with both hands. In what was his best moment against Bentonville, Johnson showed a major clutch gene. With 15 seconds left and the game tied, KJ attacked the rim, making a contested lefty layup and 1 to go up three. On the other side, he would then jump the passing lane, getting a game-winning steal.

Karl brings energy you can feel from the jump. He’s constantly pressuring the ball and rim, pushing tempo, and turning mistakes into easy points. He thrives in chaos and has a knack for making opponents uncomfortable with his motor alone.

Summer Focus: Learning to pick his spots without losing his identity will make him even harder to game‑plan for. Controlling the ast-to ratio will be key.

Impact Path: If the scoring keeps trending up, he remains a true two‑way spark who can flip momentum in a matter of possessions. His ability to change the temperature of a game is already there, adding more muscle will make it more sustainable.

Johnson brought steady guard play, knocking down shots from 3 and defending the wing to the block well. He handled pressure and limited turnovers, getting to his spots or getting off the ball without overdribbling. His poise and decision‑making gave Conway a steadying presence.

Johnson set the tone early on defense, picking up full court, sliding his feet with discipline, and forcing turnovers with quick hands and positioning. He fought over screens and stayed attached, showing a willingness to compete every trip down. In the open floor, Johnson was a blur—pushing pace, reading angles, and delivering hit-ahead passes or turning the corner himself for quick buckets.

Johnson had a solid showing in his performances, scoring the ball in the paint. He played well off two feet, getting paint touches that led to good scoring opportunities. He was able to play through contact as he attacked the basket off the dribble. He spaced the floor well, keeping the offense in motion without the ball, cutting hard ready to score on the catch.