Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, Akeem Jamaal Johnson is a professional basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA as of December 2024. Johnson initially attended the William Howard Taft Charter High School in Woodland Hills, California, before spending a year at Kanye West's school, Donda Academy. He later transferred to Southern California Academy in Castaic, California to complete his senior year. He was a four-star recruit by 247Sports, and ESPN in the class of 2023. Johnson participated in the Chris Paul Elite Guard Camp in 2022 and the Iverson Classic in 2023, as per his NBA profile.
Initially, Johnson committed to play in the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team on November 21, 2022, but later decided on April 13, 2023, to sign with the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League in Australia. He averaged 2.9 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game in 7.7 minutes over 26 games. Johnson was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks as the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. According to his NBA 2024 Draft Prospects profile, he possesses the optimal size and athleticism for a guard at the next level. He has demonstrated the ability to create his shots and has the vision to find open teammates.
What is AJ Johnson's nationality?
AJ Johnson is American by nationality. He was selected for the October 2022 USA Basketball Junior National Team minicamp.
AJ Johnson Hometown
According to Fox Sports, AJ Johnson's hometown is Woodland Hills, California.
AJ Johnson Birthplace
AJ Johnson was born on December 1, 2004, in Fresno, California, United States. As of 2024, he is 20 years old.
FAQs on AJ Johnson
A. As of December 2024, AJ Johnson is 20 years old.
A. AJ Johnson wears jersey number 77 for the Milwaukee Bucks as of December 2024.
A. AJ Johnson initially committed to the University of Texas but later signed with the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian NBL.
A. As of December 2024, AJ Johnson weighs 160 lbs (72 kg).
