Jasper Johnson

Attending · Kentucky

SG•Overtime Elite•Class of 2025

@BruhJasperJ @bruhjasperj

6-4

175 lbs

Atlanta

96 Rating

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Scout Report

The 6-4 shooting guard who bypassed traditional high school basketball for the elite development pathway is now making his mark in the SEC.

Background

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson took the unconventional route through Overtime Elite, where he competed against top-tier national competition daily. The Georgia native was ranked #85 nationally in the 2025 high school recruiting class while playing alongside future SEC stars like Arkansas-bound Meleek Thomas and Tennessee commit Amari Evans. His development in OTE's professional environment prepared him for the immediate jump to college basketball.

Playing Style

Johnson brings legitimate size at 6-4 for the shooting guard position, allowing him to play above smaller defenders and handle physical matchups. His frame and length give him versatility to guard multiple positions on the perimeter while providing mismatch potential on offense. The Atlanta product shows solid fundamentals and court awareness developed through high-level competition at Overtime Elite. His experience playing against elite prospects daily has accelerated his basketball IQ and prepared him for the physicality and pace of SEC basketball.

Recruitment

Johnson has already enrolled at Kentucky and is competing at the college level, transitioning from his #85 national ranking in the 2025 class to contributing in one of college basketball's premier programs. His development pathway through Overtime Elite positioned him well for the immediate demands of SEC competition.

Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team

Career Journey

Kentucky

COLLEGE

Current

Overtime Elite

PREP SCHOOL

Nightrydas Elite

AAU

Career Highlights

Big time plays on both ends. Brandon Garrison BLOCK to Jasper Johnson

Kentucky

Catch and shoot performance by Jasper Johnson on ESPN

Kentucky

5⭐️ Jasper Johnson, a Lexington native, has committed to Kentucky, his agent Nate Conley of Court XIV tells @on3recruits. The 6-4 Shooting Guard becomes the first five-star of the Mark Pope era. He chose UK over Alabama and North Carolina.

Kentucky

Today vs Ole Miss: 11 PTS (4/8 FG, 3/6 3PT), 2 AST, 2 REB

Kentucky

I see ya Jasper Johnson!!

Jasper Johnson leads Kentucky upset over Tennessee with 12 points

Kentucky

Team wins three straight games after erasing 12+ point deficits

Jasper Johnson scores 12 points with efficient shooting in Knoxville

Duke offers Jasper Johnson.

Duke

Kentucky has offered Jasper Johnson a scholarship.

Kentucky