AJ Johnson

Draft Notes

Johnson is a big point guard with great athleticism and a NBA level frame.

A great penetrator who can get into the lane at will, Johnson is an advanced ball handler who can hit you with combo moves and take it left or right.

Does a nice job of getting his own shot. Can create space thanks to his speed, quick first step and handles – loves to get into his shot off the dribble and gets a lot of space on his step-back.

Has a nice floater game and creative layup package. And has awesome above the rim ability.

Has good shooting form and shows plenty of promise as a 3pt shooter.

Adding weight/strength and refining his play-making will be his next areas of growth.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

late first to mid second round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

> Early Season 2025 Big Board

2024 PG Rankings

1. Nikola Topic – 6-6 – Serbia
2. Rob Dillingham – 6-1 – Kentucky
3. Carlton Carrington – 6-5 – Pittsburgh
4. Tyler Kolek – 6-3 – Marquette
5. Isaiah Collier – 6-3 – USC
6. AJ Johnson – 6-5 – Illawara Hawks
7. Tristen Newton – 6-5 – UConn
8. Juan Nunez – 6-4 – Spain
9. KJ Simpson – 6-2 – Colorado
10. Jamal Shead – 6-1 – Houston
11. Trey Alexander – 6-4 – Creighton
12. London Johnson – 6-3 – G League Ignite
13. Reece Beekman – 6-2 – Virginia
14. Zyon Pullin – 6-4 – Florida
15. Eric Gaines – 6-2 – UAB
16. Boogie Ellis – 6-2 – USC
17. Mark Armstrong – 6-2 – Villanova