Tessa Johnson is a college basketball shooting guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks, a team that competes in the Southeastern Conference. Johnson is in her sophomore year, as of March 2025. She attended Saint Michael Albertville High School and was a five-star recruit by ESPN. Johnson started her college basketball career with South Carolina after getting offers from programs like Minnesota and Baylor. As of March 2025, Johnson has averaged 8.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in the 2024-25 season.
Tessa Johnson's hometown and birthplace
Tessa Johnson's hometown is Albertville, Minnesota, United States as per the roster page of South Carolina Gamecocks. Johnson attended Saint Michael Albertville High School and played for North Tartan according to the Prep Girls Hoops website. She couldn't play in her sophomore year following an injury to her leg. During her senior year, she led her side to the Class 4A state championship. In the 2022 season, she became the all-time leading scorer in both, boys' and girls' STMA basketball history. She broke the school scoring record with 1,749 after scoring 31 points according to the school's official website.
Johnson managed to bag multiple honors some of which were, Minnesota Miss Basketball, Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year, and Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year. Additionally, she was also named in the McDonald's All-American Game.
Tessa Johnson nationality
Tessa Johnson is an American by nationality.
FAQs on Tessa Johnson
A. Tessa Johnson stands tall at 6ft 0inch or 1.83 m tall.
A. Tessa Johnson is from Albertville, Minnesota, United States.
A. Tessa Johnson has an older sister, Jae, who played college basketball for Iowa State.
A. Tessa Johnson attended the St. Michael-Albertville High School.
