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Draft Eligible

2024

Draft Projection

19

AJ

Johnson

DOB

Dec 2, 2004

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Class

19yrs

Team

Position

ILLAWARA HAWKS

SG

Height

6'4.25

Weight

167 lbs.

Wingspan

6'8.5

Hand

RIGHT

Contact

Bill Duffy
Agent - William Morris Endeavor
bduffy@wmeentertainment.com

Socials

Last  Updated

Jun 18, 2024

BTLS Report™
Notes / Reports
Statistics
Analytics
Honors
Highlight Skills
Strength & Weakness Film

Scouting Report

Strengths

  • This player is a high-level athlete, showcasing impressive finishing abilities around the rim.

  • He thrives in transition, adept at creating scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates.

  • Active defensively, he utilizes his length and athleticism to disrupt opponents' plays effectively.

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Weaknesses

  • While proficient in many areas, he needs to work on his perimeter shooting to become a more complete offensive threat.

  • He should focus on competing more for rebounds to contribute further to his team's success.

  • Offensively, he struggles with movement off the ball, an aspect of his game that requires improvement for greater effectiveness in team strategies.

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Summary

AJ boasts impressive athleticism, particularly evident in his adept finishing around the rim. His penchant for transition play adds dynamism to his game, as he not only creates scoring opportunities for himself but also for his teammates. Defensively, he actively disrupts opponents with his length and athleticism, contributing to his team's defensive efforts. However, there are areas for improvement, notably his perimeter shooting, rebounding effort, and off-ball movement, all of which could elevate his overall effectiveness on the court. With refinement in these areas, he has the potential to become an even more impactful player.

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Statistics

2023-24 SEASON STATS:

  • PTS 2.8

  • REB 0.7

  • AST 1.3

  • FG% 36.7

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Reports

Game Report 3
Game Report 4
Intel Report 1
Intel Report 2
Intel Report 3
Intel Report 4

Notes

NBPA Top 100 - Orlando, FL - 6/27 - 7/2/2022


Was very impressive with his feel as passer, made several one hand off the dribble passes on traget. Knocked down catch and shoot 3s and was decisive getting to the rim. Still would like to see him guard better on the ball.


Pangos All-American – Las Vegas, NV – 6/5 – 7/2022


Offensively, he is explosive in the open court, either filling the lanes or pushing the ball himself, both scenarios, he's trying to get into the paint and finish above the rim. He knocked down a few catch and shoot 3's from the wings, but what impressed me the most was his ability to pass in PnR action; he made a couple of nice pocket passes to the roller. Defensively, he showed good instincts playing the passing lanes but struggled to contain ball handlers. Areas of improvement, he needs to get physically stronger; his frame is very slight he got pushed around on the interior.


Chick-Fil-A Classic - Columbia, SC - 12-27 - 30/2022


Versatile and skilled, creating opportunities off dribbling, scoring in the lane with both hand on runner and athletic layups. Did a good job in rebound and push action, pushing the pace and setting up teammates in transtion. Defensively he was active in the passing lanes picking off several passes coverting into layups on the other end. 

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Offers

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Defensive Switch Metric:


Charting Sample Size - how many games were observed and charted


Total Active Possessions- total number of possessions where a player guarded the ball, forced a deflection or was involved in an off-ball action.


Total Switch Possessions- total number of possessions with a switch or cross-match where a wing player is guarding a lead ball handler or post player.


Total Shots Defended- number of shots where a player was the primary defender or directly contesting the opposing player’s shot.


Synergy Points Per Possession- points per possession for all defensive plays marked by Synergy.


Switch Points Per Possession- points per possession while a player was switched or cross-matched onto an opposing ball handler or big (post player).


Shot Contest Grade- rates a player’s shot contest on a scale of 1-4 under the following criteria

1. Wide Open- player was not within 8-10 feet of the scorer or no contest at all (1 Contest Point)

2. Open- hands down on a contest, within 8-10 feet of the shooter (2 Contest Points)

3. Light Contest- hands up on a contest and within 5-8 feet of a shooter (3 Contest Points)

4. Heavy Contest- close to the shooter and forcing an off-balance, fading, or double-clutch shot, or a light contest preceded by a non-fouling bump in the legal guarding position (4 Contest Points)


Switch Position Grade - rates a player’s positionality on a scale of 1-4 during the process of switching throughout a possession

  1. Bad- out-of-control closeout, pinned in under the basket or fronting too far out from the basket on a post up, blow-by, or trailing heavily behind a play because of screen navigation, no ball pressure (1 SP Grade Point)

  2. Neutral- on the side/slightly behind a player, flat-footed or with little ball pressure, not ready to move in a closeout situation, directly behind a post player on the block or on the side in a deny coverage (2 SP Grade Points)

  3. Good- under control closeout and good on-ball defense, moderate ball pressure, close follow in trail position for a pick and roll or lock and trail scenario, fronting or keeping post player outside of the restricted area on a post-up (3 SP Grade Points)

  4. Very Good- excellent closeout and on-ball defense, switching “into” a player with high ball pressure and intensity, strongly denying a post player in a post-up or pushing them out of the paint (4 SP Grade Points)

Stocks per 100 - steals and blocks per 100 active possessions


Blown Coverage- a missed closeout or rotation, blow by, reaching/gambling for steals with no

turnover forced, flopping, and any shooting foul


Total Switch Frequency- the percentage of total active possessions that a player is switched or cross-matched onto a ball handler or big overall


Guard Switch Frequency- the percentage of total switch possessions that a wing player is switched onto a lead guard


Big Switch Frequency - the percentage of total switch possessions that a wing player is

switched onto a post player

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Highlights

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