Keon Johnson
Updated on 1/6/21. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 185
College: Tennessee
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 3/10/2002
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to the 2nd Round
Pros:
Fairly good 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
Decent defender that can get steals and blocks
Gifted 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, skilled combo guard that can quickly get to the rim to score at will, and he is a fairly solid playmaker that has the court vision to rack up assists. He will need to improve his jump shot and decision-making ability, but he is a talented prospect that could be a candidate to go in the first round for the 2021 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s 2021 NBA Mock Draft
MaxPreps Page
Games Scouted:
11/30/19 The Webb School vs. Holly Springs
1/6/21 Tennessee vs. Arkansas
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