Jaylen Johnson
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 7, 1996 Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ypsilanti (Ypsilanti, Michigan) |
| College | Louisville (2014–2017) |
| NBA draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
| Position | Forward |
Jaylen Johnson (born August 7, 1996) is an American Professional basketball player.
High school career
Johnson wrapped up his senior campaign at Ypsilanti High School with averages of 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.3 blocks and 4.1 assists.
College career
He joined the Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team for the 2014-15 season. During his three-year tenure with the Cards, Johnson made a total of 88 appearances, averaging 5.2 points and 3.8 rebounds a contest. His best season came as a junior (2016-17) when he scored 8.0 points a game, while scooping up 5.8 rebounds per contest.[1] In late April 2017, he announced his decision to skip his senior year to start his professional career and declare for the 2017 NBA draft.[2] However, he was not selected by any NBA team.
Personal life
His mother Janetta played basketball at the University of Wisconsin and spent four and a half years playing professionally in Portugal.[3]
References
- ↑ "NCAA Statistics". web1.ncaa.org. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
- ↑ "Jaylen Johnson will not return to Louisville". Card Chronicle. 2017-04-24. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
- ↑ "Jaylen Johnson’s mother Janetta provides example and support for Ypsilanti basketball star". MLive.com. Retrieved 2017-05-26.