UNFINISHED CHAPTER: THE LOUISVILLE BASKETBALL AGREED A SUPER TRADE DEAL WITH THE DALLAS.....

In his first year with the Cardinals, Johnson saw significant playing time, averaging 23 minutes per game. He contributed an average of 8.7 points, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. His shooting, however, showed room for improvement, with percentages of just 37% from the field and 19% from three-point range. Despite this, his free throw accuracy stands out at 82%. Some speculate that Johnson’s shooting stats might be influenced by Louisville’s struggles last season, under coach Kenny Payne, who led them to an 8-24 record. Transitioning to a coach like Steve Forbes, known for developing point guards into high-caliber players in the ACC, could lead to significant improvement for Johnson.

Setting aside his shooting performance, Johnson’s arrival adds value to the Deacs. As a freshman, he would have topped Wake Forest’s charts in assists and steals last season. He was highly regarded as a 4-star recruit out of high school and ranked 80th in the 2023 class. With three years of eligibility remaining, Johnson brings playmaking ability to the point guard position, potentially elevating the performance of his teammates.

Looking ahead to the 2024-25 season, the composition of the team is taking shape, with attention now focused on the NBA Combine happening this week.