Kamani Johnson

Last updated
Kamani Johnson
Free agent
Position Small forward / power forward
Personal information
Born (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 (age 26)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023 Pacific Caesar
Career highlights and awards

Kamani Kevin Ano Johnson (born 1 January 1998), is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Pacific Caesar of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Little Rock Trojans. [1] [2]

Contents

Professional career

Pacific Caesar (2023)

Johnson started playing at Pacific Caesar in Indonesia. But after playing two matches for them, Pacific waved him in January 20, 2024, replacing Johnson is Nick Wiggins. [3] [4]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of former Kentucky Wildcats center and Oklahoma City Thunder player, Dakari Johnson. [5]

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References

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  2. "ESPN Profile". espn. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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