Isaiah Johnson (basketball)

Isaiah Johnson (born November 7, 1994) is an American basketball player for KD Hopsi Polzela in Slovenia’s Premier A Slovenian Basketball League. Nicknamed "Big Dog," he played college basketball at the University of Akron, where he was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year for the 2016–17 season.

Isaiah Johnson
Hopsi Polzela
PositionCenter
LeaguePremier A Slovenian Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1994-11-07) November 7, 1994
Cincinnati, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High schoolWalnut Hills (Cincinnati, Ohio)
CollegeAkron (2013–2017)
NBA draft2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2018KFUM Nässjö
2019Sudbury Five
2020–presentHopsi Polzela
Career highlights and awards

College career

Johnson, a 6'10", 290-pound center, played basketball and football at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was recruited by college coaches in both sports, but opted to play basketball at Akron.[1] After two seasons in a reserve role, Johnson became a key player off the bench for the Zips as a junior in 2015–16, averaging 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game and was named first-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) and the MAC Sixth Man of the Year.[2]

As a senior in the 2016–17 season, Johnson entered the starting lineup full-time. He averaged 16.6 points and 7.1 rebounds and provided one of the season's highlights when he uncharacteristically hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to beat Ball State.[3] He led the Zips to a second consecutive MAC regular season title and was named the conference player of the year.[4]

Professional career

For the 2017–18 season, Johnson signed with KFUM Nässjö in Sweden’s Basketligan.[5]

Personal life

Johnson is the grandson of Cleveland Browns football player Walter Johnson III.[1] He also is the son of Walter Johnson, IV, and Yvonne Cook. He has six siblings, including Walter Johnson, V, Donshea Montez Harris, Miles Harris, Justin Johnson, Ryan Johnson and Autumn Johnson.

References
  1. Alexander, Elton (March 8, 2017). "Akron's Isaiah Johnson has played at high level all season". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  2. Livingston, Bill (March 11, 2016). "Akron center Isaiah Johnson paves way to MAC Tournament final". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  3. Payne, Terrence (February 7, 2017). "Isaiah Johnson's buzzer-beater lifts Akron over Ball State". NBCSports.com. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  4. Clark, Dave (March 8, 2017). "Walnut Hills' Isaiah Johnson named MAC Player of the Year". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  5. "Nassjo tabs rookie Isaiah Johnson in his first year in pro basketball". Eurobasket.com. August 20, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

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