Chaney Johnson
Created on 12/5/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 220
College: Auburn
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 6/22/2002
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Can post up smaller players
Decent playmaker
Fairly solid rebounder
Adequate defender
Very good athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be undisciplined defensively
Classic tweener, may be in between forward positions
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Chaney Johnson is a mobile, high-motor forward that can make hustle plays on both ends of the floor. He’ll need to significantly improve his jump shot and be a more disciplined defender in games, but his athleticism, motor, and experience playing on a very good college basketball team could enable him to make it to the NBA someday.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Games Scouted:
12/4/24 Auburn vs. Duke
3/28/25 Auburn vs. Michigan
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