Elite Forward Samson Johnson Commits to Connecticut

Johnson is the second high-level commitment in as many weeks.

Last week, Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley got a major boost to his backcourt landing DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Md.) elite shooting guard Jordan Hawkins; on Monday, Hurley boosted his frontcourt with the addition of Patrick School (Hillside, N.J.) center Samson Johnson.

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Johnson picked the Huskies over Cincinnati, St. John’s, Xavier, Providence and Miami, among many others.

Johnson's NY Jawyhawks coach Jay David said the 6-foot-11 forward will bring instant versatility to Storrs. 

"He has the ability to play four positions," David said. "He'll also bring in 3-point shooting from he four spot. He shot close to 40 percent from three this season." 

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Johnson and Hawkins join Archbishop Wood (Warminster, Penn.) point guard Rahsool Diggins to form the Huskies 2021 haul thus far.