Isaiah Johnson (basketball)

Isaiah Johnson
No. 8 – KFUM Nässjö
Position Center
League Basketligan
Personal information
Born (1994-11-07) November 7, 1994
Cincinnati, Ohio
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight 290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school Walnut Hills (Cincinnati, Ohio)
College Akron (2013–2017)
NBA draft 2017 / Undrafted
Playing career 2017–present
Career history
2017–present KFUM Nässjö
Career highlights and awards

Isaiah Johnson (born November 7, 1994) is an American basketball player for KFUM Nässjö in Sweden’s Basketligan. Nicknamed "Big Dog," he played college basketball at the University of Akron, where he was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year for the 2016–17 season.

College career

Johnson, a 6'10", 290-pound center, played basketball and football at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was recruited by college coaches in both sports, but opted to play basketball at Akron.[1] After two seasons in a reserve role, Johnson became a key player off the bench for the Zips as a junior in 2015–16, averaging 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game and was named first-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) and the MAC Sixth Man of the Year.[2]

As a senior in the 2016–17 season, Johnson entered the starting lineup full-time. He averaged 16.6 points and 7.1 rebounds and provided one of the season's highlights when he uncharacteristically hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to beat Ball State.[3] He led the Zips to a second consecutive MAC regular season title and was named the conference player of the year.[4]

Professional career

For the 2017–18 season, Johnson signed with KFUM Nässjö in Sweden’s Basketligan.[5]

Personal life

Johnson is the grandson of Cleveland Browns football player Walter Johnson III.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Alexander, Elton (March 8, 2017). "Akron's Isaiah Johnson has played at high level all season". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  2. ↑ Livingston, Bill (March 11, 2016). "Akron center Isaiah Johnson paves way to MAC Tournament final". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  3. ↑ Payne, Terrence (February 7, 2017). "Isaiah Johnson's buzzer-beater lifts Akron over Ball State". NBCSports.com. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  4. ↑ Clark, Dave (March 8, 2017). "Walnut Hills' Isaiah Johnson named MAC Player of the Year". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Nassjo tabs rookie Isaiah Johnson in his first year in pro basketball". Eurobasket.com. August 20, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
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