Donovan Christopher "Puff" Johnson was born on October 11, 2000, and he plays for the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Conference, as of 2024. He used to play for the Atlantic Coast Conference's North Carolina Tar Heels.
During his three years there, Johnson helped Moon Area High School in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, win a state championship as a junior. Former NBA player Mike Bibby served as Johnson's coach at Phoenix, Arizona's Hillcrest Prep, where he was a senior. He was a four-star recruit who chose North Carolina over Arizona.
Puff Johnson’s Parents
Gilbert and Amy Johnson are the parents of Puff Johnson. Information about their personal and professional lives is unavailable in the public domain.
What Nationality are Puff Johnson’s parents?
Gilbert and Amy Johnson are American nationals.
Puff Johnson’s Career
Johnson finished his rookie season with the Tar Heels in 2023, averaging just one point per game and playing a very small role. Initially, as he battled injuries into his sophomore season, this limited playing time persisted.
Johnson was a key player in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, helping the eighth-seeded Tar Heels advance to the Final Four. Johnson scored 11 points off the bench in the championship game against Kansas, but he had to leave the game late after collapsing; North Carolina lost 69-72.
Johnson was one of the key rotation players used off the bench by the Tar Heels during his junior year. He played in 27 of the team's 33 games but was once again sidelined by injuries that kept him out of action. Throughout the season, he averaged 4.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.
Johnson entered his name into the NCAA's transfer portal in 2024 and enrolled with Penn State for his final season of college basketball.
FAQ's On Puff Johnson parents
A. Puff Johnson plays for Penn State Nittany Lions.
A. Puff Johnson is 24 years old, as of 2024.
A. Puff Johnson is 2.03 m tall.
