Keon Johnson

Updated on 7/31/21.  Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 185
College: Tennessee
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate:  3/10/2002

2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 17
Projected Draft Range: Lottery to Mid 1st Round
2021 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 21 by the New York Knicks
(Rights traded to the Los Angeles Clippers)

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Tremendous free throw generator
Adequate playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Solid defender that can get steals and blocks
Great athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Can tend to over-dribble, is turnover prone
Can have lapses defensively

Summary:

Keon Johnson is a very athletic, energetic combo guard that can quickly get to the rim to score at will, and he is a fairly solid defender that can apply heavy ball pressure and cover a lot of ground on the defensive end.  He will need to improve his jump shot and decision-making ability, but he is a talented prospect that currently projects to go in the mid first round range in the 2021 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s 2021 NBA Mock Draft
MaxPreps Page
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements

Games Scouted:
11/30/19 The Webb School vs. Holly Springs
1/6/21 Tennessee vs. Arkansas
3/19/21 Tennessee vs. Oregon State

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