A Look At: James Johnson
Jun 19 2009 3:39PM
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Each day THUNDER.NBA.COM will take a look at one of the top draft prospects in the June 25 NBA Draft.
Today, we’ll take a look at Wake Forest forward James Johnson.
THE SKINNY
Forward
6'8"
245 lbs.
Johnson made ample adjustments to his game from his freshman to sophomore seasons at Wake Forest. He trimmed back on his three-point attempts, shored up on defense and improved his handle, according to scouts and experts.
Johnson averaged 15.0 points on 54.2% shooting to go with 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.5 blocks per game, despite being the No. 2 option for the Demon Deacons. He led Wake Forest in rebounding in each of his two seasons. Johnson, who holds a martial arts background in kickboxing, has a seven-foot wingspan to go with an 8’9 ˝” standing reach.
MORE ABOUT JAMES
Johnson is a kickboxer and former world champion in karate. And that was before he arrived on the campus of Wake Forest. Sports Illustrated had the story....After the NCAA Tournament had concluded, the Raleigh News & Observer wrote a story on Johnson's exceptional athletic ability and how it's helped him develop into an NBA prospect.
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THE SKINNY
Forward
6'8"
245 lbs.
Johnson made ample adjustments to his game from his freshman to sophomore seasons at Wake Forest. He trimmed back on his three-point attempts, shored up on defense and improved his handle, according to scouts and experts.
Johnson averaged 15.0 points on 54.2% shooting to go with 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.5 blocks per game, despite being the No. 2 option for the Demon Deacons. He led Wake Forest in rebounding in each of his two seasons. Johnson, who holds a martial arts background in kickboxing, has a seven-foot wingspan to go with an 8’9 ˝” standing reach.
MORE ABOUT JAMES
Johnson is a kickboxer and former world champion in karate. And that was before he arrived on the campus of Wake Forest. Sports Illustrated had the story....After the NCAA Tournament had concluded, the Raleigh News & Observer wrote a story on Johnson's exceptional athletic ability and how it's helped him develop into an NBA prospect.
Contact Chris Silva
