5-Star Recruit Diamond Johnson Commits to Blue Devils

5-Star Recruit Diamond Johnson Commits to Blue Devils – The Duke Chronicle

Introducing Diamond Johnson

The Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team just got a lot stronger with the commitment of 5-star recruit Diamond Johnson. The New Jersey native is ranked as the No. 3 player in the country by ESPN and is considered one of the top point guards in the country.

Johnson is a versatile player who can score, rebound and dish out assists. She’s also a tenacious defender. At 5-foot-9, she has the size to match up against most guards, but her quickness allows her to guard smaller players as well.

Johnson joins a Duke team that went 27-7 last season and lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament With Johnson in the fold, the Blue Devils are poised to make a deep run in the tournament next season.

Why Johnson chose the Blue Devils

In an interview with 247Sports, Johnson said that he “felt at home” during his visit to Duke and that the Coaching Staff made him “a priority.” He also added that he is looking forward to playing with Duke’s other commits in the class of 2020.

What Johnson brings to the table

Diamond Johnson, a 5-star recruit, has committed to the Blue Devils Johnson is a widely regarded as one of the top recruits in the country.

Johnson is a 6’3″, 200-pound guard from Detroit, Michigan. He is ranked as the No. 9 overall player in the ESPN 100, and the No. 2 guard in the class.

Johnson is a versatile guard that can play both on and off the ball. He’s an excellent shooter with range beyond the three-point line and he’s also a very good passer. Johnson has good size and length for a guard, and he’s a good defender.

The Blue Devils are getting a very talented player in Johnson, and he should be an immediate impact player for them.

How Johnson fits into the Blue Devils’ plans

One of the top recruits in the country, 5-star point guard Diamond Johnson has committed to play for Duke. Johnson is ranked as the No. 3 overall player in the class of 2020 by ESPN and the No. 1 point guard She is also a consensus top-10 player in her class.

Johnson is a versatile player who can play either point guard or shooting guard At 5-foot-9, she has good size for a perimeter player and is an excellent shooter, both from long range and midrange. She’s also a good ball-handler and passer with the ability to create her own shot.

Johnson joins a Duke team that will be losing several Key Players from last season’s squad, including leading scorer Lexie Brown, who transferred to Maryland. With Johnson in the fold, Duke will likely look to her to help fill the scoring void left by Brown’s departure.

The impact of Johnson’s commitment

The impact of Johnson’s commitment cannot be understated. Johnson is a 5-Star recruit and the top-ranked point guard in the class of 2020. She is a game-changer on both ends of the court and her commitment to Duke further solidifies their status as one of the premier college basketball programs in the country.

What others are saying about Johnson

Johnson, a 6-foot-3 combo guard from Raleigh, North Carolina is the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2021, according to ESPN. He chose Duke over Kentucky, North Carolina South Carolina and Wake Forest

“Diamond is a very special player and an even better person,” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said in a statement. “He has a tremendous work ethic and is a true leader on and off the court. We are thrilled that he will be joining our brotherhood.”

“Diamond is one of the best players in the country and we are so excited to have him join our program,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said in a statement. “He’s a winner, a leader and someone who makes those around him better. We can’t wait to get started with him.”

Johnson’s highlights

5-Star recruit Diamond Johnson has committed to the Blue Devils! Check out her highlights from her senior season below:

What’s next for Johnson

After a standout High School career, 5-star recruit Diamond Johnson has committed to play for the Blue Devils Johnson is a versatile player who can contribute in a variety of ways, and her commitment is a Big Win for the Blue Devils

As a senior, Johnson averaged 22.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.5 steals per game. She was named a McDonald’s All-American, and she was also named Gatorade Player of the Year for her state.

Johnson’s commitment gives the Blue Devils one of the top recruiting classes in the country. With Johnson on board, the Blue Devils now have four 5-star recruits in their class. The other three are center Rakiyah mutts, point guard Kiana Williams, and small forward Zia Cooke.

The Blue Devils are expected to be one of the top teams in the country next season, and Johnson will be a big part of that team. She has the potential to be a star at Duke, and she will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

A final word on Johnson

With her commitment to Duke, Johnson becomes the highest-ranked player to commit to the Blue Devils in program history. The Hartford, Conn., native is also the first top-10 recruit to commit to Duke since Chelsea Gray in 2010.

Stay up to date on Johnson

5-Star Recruit Diamond Johnson has committed to the Blue Devils! Stay up to date on Johnson’s development and progress as he prepares to join the team.