Tessa Johnson plays college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball in the South Eastern Conference (SEC). Tessa Johnson is in her sophomore year and plays as a guard, as of February 2025. At the end of her high school career, ESPN ranked her as a four-star prospect, and she turned down offers from Baylor and Minnesota to play collegiate basketball for South Carolina.
Tessa Johnson had a key role in the Gamecocks being only the sixth program in NCAA history to win a National Championship and go undefeated. She also assisted the team in winning SEC tournaments and regular-season titles. Johnson made 35 appearances as a freshman. Johnson was selected to the All-Tournament Team at the NCAA Final Four.
In St. Michael, Minnesota, Johnson was a basketball player for St. Michael-Albertville High School. Due to injuries, she missed her sophomore season. Johnson guided her team to the Class 4A state victory as a senior. In addition to being chosen to play in the McDonald's All-American Game, she was crowned Minnesota Miss Basketball, Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year, and Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year.
Tessa Johnson's NIL deals
According to On3, Tessa Johnson has a NIL deal with Ryl Tea, as of February 2025.
Tessa Johnson's NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 04/18/24 | Ryl Tea |
Ryl Tea
According to On3 data, Tessa Johnson made a deal with Ryl Tea on April 18, 2024. The Ryl Company is the manufacturer of zero-sugar iced tea, infused with antioxidants. As part of the deal, the company organized a Ryl Champions Giveaway with Tessa Johnson and Ashlyn Watkins.
FAQs on Tessa Johnson
A. Tessa Johnson wears number 5 for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
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A. Tessa Johnson is in her sophomore year, as of February 2025.
A. Tessa Johnson is from Albertville, MN.
