Johnson Lands Division I Scholarship

NewEnglandRecruitingReport.com | Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Justin Johnson has good size at 6’8”, an above average skill set, and impressive athleticism.  He is versatile enough to play as either a face-up four or a small forward.  He also comes from good pedigree being the son of former NBA sharp-shooter Eddie Johnson. 

Nevertheless, the talented forward didn’t have too many suitors at the division I level for most of this season.  After struggling with some injuries throughout the year, he never really got the opportunity to show college coaches what he was capable of.  In fact, it was just a short time ago that he was seriously considering some opportunities as a recruited walk-on. 

But as the old saying goes…good things come to those who wait.  And this weekend when Johnson committed to Fresno State, he finally earned the scholarship that he had longed for. 

For Brewster Academy, this is the latest commitment in what has to be considered one of the strongest recruiting classes anywhere in the country.  Consider this:  Brewster has 10 players on their team in the class of 2008, and after Emmanuel Negedu makes his commitment, 9 of them will be headed to the division I level. 

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