Kobe Johnson
No. 0 – USC Trojans
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeaguePac-12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-01-15) January 15, 2003
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeUSC (2021–present)
Career highlights and awards

Kobe Johnson (born January 15, 2003) is an American college basketball player for USC Trojans of the Pac-12 Conference.

Early life and high school

Johnson grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and initially attended Sun Prairie High School.[1] He transferred to Nicolet High School after his freshman year.[2] As a junior, Johnson averaged 19.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.1 steals per game.[3] He averaged 26.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.4 steals per game during his senior season.[4][5] Johnson committed to play college basketball at USC over offers from Colorado State, California, Elon, and Kansas State.[6]

College career

Johnson played in 27 games during his freshman season with the USC Trojans averaged 1.2 points and one rebound per game.[7] He became a starter as a sophomore and averaged 9.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while also being named to the Pac-12 Conference All-Defensive team.[8]

Personal life

Johnson's older brother, Jalen Johnson, plays for the Atlanta Hawks of National Basketball Association (NBA).[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Sun Prairie guard Jalen Johnson transferring to Nicolet". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. July 29, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Milwaukee native Kobe Johnson wanted to prove himself against Wisconsin". Wisconsin State Journal. November 25, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  3. ↑ Young, Ryan (September 3, 2020). "USC basketball lands a commitment from 2021 SF Kobe Johnson". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ "All-area boys basketball". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. March 24, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  5. ↑ Jasper, Adam (February 28, 2023). "'He's arrived': Kobe Johnson's renaissance and how he's making a name for himself". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Recruiting: Nicolet point guard Kobe Johnson commits to USC". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. September 3, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  7. ↑ Wadleigh, Matt (November 1, 2023). "College basketball expert evaluates Kobe Johnson before USC season begins". Trojans Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  8. ↑ Zinder, Jacob (August 6, 2023). "USC Basketball: Trojan Upperclassman Explains Strategy That Made Him Pac-12 All-Defense Selection". SI.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Nicolet's Kobe Johnson talks about his top five schools". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. August 23, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
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