Chris Johnson is an American basketball guard who has transferred to Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks after playing just one season of college with the Texas Longhorns. He started playing high school basketball at the Fort Bend Elkins High School where he earned District 20-6A Newcomer of the Year during his freshman season. During his sophomore season, he averaged 15.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. As a senior, he spent one season with Montverde Academy where he posted 3.6 assists, 6.0 points, and 2.1 rebounds per contest and led Montverde to a 23-3 overall record. Following his prep career, Johnson was named 44th best recruit in the country by ESPN in the class of 2023 and was rated a four-star prospect.
Chris Johnson started his collegiate basketball journey with the Texas Longhorns over offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Houston, Kansas, LSU, Ole Miss, TCU, UCLA and Texas A&M. He played in only 17 games during his freshman campaign and averaged 1.1 points per contest. Known for his effective passing and scoring abilities, Johnson decided to transfer to Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks following the conclusion of the 2023/24 regular season with three years of eligibility remaining.
Chris Johnson's Parents
Chris Johnson's parents are Sheryl Stuart and Chester Johnson. Details about their personal and professional lives are unavailable in the public domain.
What Nationality are Chris Johnson's Parents?
Johnson’s parents, Sheryl Stuart and Chester Johnson are both residents of Texas, United States, but information about their nationality is not disclosed. Chris Johnson was born in America and holds American citizenship.
Chris Johnson Career
Coming out of Montverde Academy, Johnson was ranked the No.44 player nationally, irrespective of position in the 2023 recruiting class. During his freshman season, Johnson played 17 games and recorded 18 points with six assists on the season. Despite playing just one season with the program, Johnson announced his transfer to SFA to play his next three years of college basketball.
FAQs on Chris Johnson
A. Chris Johnson was born in Houston, Texas.
A. Chris Johnson stands at a height of 6ft 5in (1.95m).
A. Chris Johnson transferred to Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in 2024.
A. Chris Johnson will play his sophomore year at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
A. Chris Johnson attended the Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida.
