Jalen Johnson

Jalen Johnson, born in New York City, is an American professional basketball player for the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. After a successful high school career at Archbishop Stepinac High School and Deerfield Academy, Johnson committed to play college basketball for Duke University. As a freshman, Johnson was selected to the 2021 ACC All-Freshman team and helped lead the Blue Devils to the NCAA tournament.

At 6’9” 210 lbs., Johnson has emerged as one of the most promising young players entering this year’s NBA Draft. He possesses a combination of size, athleticism and skill that makes him an attractive prospect. His ability to play both forward positions as well as guard gives him positional versatility on both ends of the floor which is highly coveted by teams in today’s modern game. Offensively he can create his own shot with ease while also having exceptional ball handling abilities for someone his size; allowing him to attack closeouts and post defenders with equal effectiveness leading to buckets or open looks for teammates. On defense he uses his length coupled with impressive lateral quickness and good instincts when defending on ball or off ball action making it difficult for opposing teams to score against him easily.

Johnson declared for the 2021 NBA draft following Duke’s elimination from March Madness but did not hire an agent meaning he had until May 31st before deciding whether or not he would remain in consideration or return back to school provided eligibility remained intact due Covid regulations within NCAA ruleset . Ultimately Johnson decided that it was best for himself and his family if he opted out of returning back to Duke opting instead into entering this year’s draft class where eventually was selected 15th overall by Milwaukee Bucks who are coming off a 2nd round playoff loss against Brooklyn Nets last season with hopes they’ll be able build upon their current success adding Jalen into their roster mix helping them achieve more in upcoming seasons.

As we get closer towards start of training camp there will no doubt be further expectations placed onto Jalen being so highly drafted however already proving himself through college competition level you can expect big things from him during rookie campaign taking step up learning pro game adapting quickly showing why Milwaukee took chance selecting early 1st round hoping become key contributor alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo Khris Middleton Brook Lopez all while working improve weaknesses bettering craft becoming more reliable asset future star potential long term