Tai Johnson '20 Recruiting Profile

Campus High HaysvilleWichita, KSMen's Basketball

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ClubKC Pacers (MO)

Height5'11"

Weight160lbs

Age22

Primary PositionPoint Guard

Secondary PositionShooting Guard

Dominant HandRight

Bench Press215

Squat345

Points/Game18

Free Throw %75

Field Goal %53

Vertical Jump33

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Personal Statement

Coaches often overlook undersized players like myself but I've always been taught to "never underestimate the heart of a man" . At 5''11 and weighing 165 lbs, I may be a David in size but I play like Goliath; I fear no man. I am a tenacious defender and can create opportunities for myself and others. I have solid handles, shoot the ball well and have good court vision. I am a selfish player because I like to win but I also enjoy being a part of a team that challenges and pushes each other to be better. Basketball has been my passion ever since I could walk and I continue to hone my craft daily, whether it be working in my driveway, shooting at the YMCA at 4:30 AM before everyone wakes up, or strength training on our makeshift Vertimax machine that my dad built. I come from a family of basketball players; my dad played at Wichita State University, my older brother currently plays for Grinnell College in Iowa and my sister plays for Nicholls State University. Basketball is our connection and we use it to make each other better. As much as I love basketball, I know that without the academics, all this means nothing so I devote time to my schooling as well. Currently, I hold a 3.4 weighted GPA and a 24 ACT, which I plan to retake again this summer. My NCAA # is 1807232531.

Athletics

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
2 seasons
2019 KC Pacers (MO) (17U)
2018 Missouri Flight (17U)

Coach References

Travel / Club Coach
Coach Mason
High School Head Coach
Coach Davis
Travel / Club Coach
Jordan Epps

Events

Camp/Event
Prep Hoops Top 250
9/30/18 to 9/30/18
Was listed by Prep-Hoops as # 3 on the 4 takeaways of the event. " The likes of Tai Johnson and Jeffrey Mills were a direct reflection on the talent that was present at the OK Top 250. Both of these guys showcased their elite talents and elevated the play of the OK counterparts. Johnson is an exceptionally fast athlete who handles the ball well. He is explosive off the dribble and creates his own shots. Overall, he is a very talented shooter from mid and long range"
Camp/Event
Prep Hoops 66 Kickoff
4/06/18 to 4/08/18
Was selected as 16U standout. The writer wrote " Johnson is a player who plays with a lot of confidence. He has good handles and shows them throughout the game. He creates a lot off of his handles. He is not afraid to take them both to the rim and can finish at the rim through contact. He plays with a lot of swagger and it is deserved"
Camp/Event
Northern Exposure KC Fall Ball Top 20
Was selected Top 20. " Johnson showed flashes of greatness with his game during this years Fall Ball Invitational. Johnson has a good combination of athleticism, ball skills and basketball IQ. Johnson was as good as most players on this list" http://www.northernexposurepreps.com/blog/?p=3344
Camp/Event
National Exposure 4th Annual KC Fall Ball
Selected as Top 20
Camp/Event
Hoops Focus Fall Camp
Camp/Event
Northern Exposure 4th Annual KC Fall Ball
Camp/Event
Prep Hoops Kansas Top 250 Exp0
Tai Johnson " was in constant attack mode throughout and got buckets. He consistently got to the basket and made plays, scoring easy points in transition and around the rim. He showed the ability to finish against bigger, stronger players" Another write up said " Tai Johnson from Wichita South is a lightning quick guard who plays tough defense. His quick hands allow him to irritate opposing players and get plenty of steals. Tai has great playmaking skills and is able to find open teammates for good looks"