Auburn picked up a key transfer on Wednesday as former Memphis guard Jamal Johnson pledged to the Tigers.
The 6-foot-4 Johnson is a former four-star prospect as he put up 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game last season while averaging 26.5 minutes per contest for Memphis. Johnson showed flashes throughout the season, including a 17-point effort against AAC-champion Cincinnati during the final game of the season.
A native of Birmingham, Johnson will be closer to home with his new school, as he’ll have to sit out the 2018-19 season due to NCAA transfer regulations. Once he’s eligible, Johnson should become a key rotation piece for Auburn, as he has a chance to be a solid scorer.
Next chapter 🙏🏽 #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/nzJjFJchn3
— Jamal Johnson (@_jamaljohnson) May 16, 2018