Kamani Johnson

Last updated
Kamani Johnson
No. 10Memphis Hustle
Position Small forward / power forward
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (1998-09-03) September 3, 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 career2024–present
Career history
2024 Pacific Caesar
2024–present Memphis Hustle
Career highlights and awards

Kamani Kevin Ano Johnson (born January 1, 1998), is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Little Rock Trojans. [1] [2]

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Professional career

Pacific Caesar (2023)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Johnson started his professional career as he signed with Pacific Caesar of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) on December 7, 2023. But only after playing two matches for them, Pacific Caesar waived him in January 20, 2024. [3] [4]

Memphis Hustle (2024–present)

After joining the New York Knicks for the 2024 NBA Summer League, [5] he was acquired by the Memphis Hustle on October 26, 2024 in the NBA G League draft. [6]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of former Kentucky Wildcats center and Oklahoma City Thunder player, Dakari Johnson. [7]

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References

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  2. "ESPN Profile". espn. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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  6. Memphis Hustle [@MemphisHustle] (October 26, 2024). "Welcome to The Hustle @KamaniJohnson20 🔥 With the 37th pick in the 2024 NBA G League Draft, we have selected forward Kamani Johnson out of Arkansas" (Tweet). Retrieved October 28, 2024 via Twitter.
  7. "Arkansas' Kamani Johnson – Dakari's brother – has family relationship with Kentucky". on3. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.