Kobe Johnson

Last updated
Kobe Johnson
No. 0UCLA Bruins
Position Point guard / shooting guard
League Big Ten Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-01-15) January 15, 2003 (age 21)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
College
  • USC (2021–2024)
  • UCLA (2024–present)
Career highlights and awards

Kobe Johnson (born January 15, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the UCLA Bruins of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the USC Trojans.

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Early life and high school

Johnson grew up in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and initially attended Sun Prairie High School. [1] He transferred to Nicolet High School after his freshman year. [2] As a junior, Johnson averaged 19.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.1 steals per game. [3] He averaged 26.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.4 steals per game during his senior season. [4] [5] Johnson committed to play college basketball at USC over offers from Colorado State, California, Elon, and Kansas State. [6]

College career

Johnson played in 27 games during his freshman season with the USC Trojans, averaging 1.2 points and one rebound per game. [7] He became a starter as a sophomore and averaged 9.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while also being named to the Pac-12 Conference All-Defensive team. [8] Johnson repeated as a Pac-12 All-Defensive team selection as a junior while averaging 10.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. [9] After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal. [10]

Johnson transferred to the UCLA Bruins, the Trojan's crosstown rival. [11]

Personal life

Johnson's older brother, Jalen Johnson, plays for the Atlanta Hawks of National Basketball Association (NBA). [12]

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