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Johnson Nigel

Profile

Nigel is an electric PG who is a true playmaker with the ball. He does a great job ofswitching up gears as he knows exactly how to adjust his speed to throw defenders offbalance. He blows past defenders in transition with his lightning quick speed and getsin to the lane at will. He finishes on drives with acrobatic attempts and also utilizes alethal pull - up jump shot and step back jumper. His ability to open up scoringopportunities for teammates is very valuable. He's a clutch player who loves to have theball in his hands in important moments. He uses his incredible instincts and quicknesson defense to stay in front of his man and generate turnovers which turn into easytransition buckets. Nigel Johnson is an overall superb playmaking guard who is a naturalscorer and eager to compete at the highest levels of international basketball.

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2011-2012: Ashburn, VA / Broad Run High School: 29.5ppg, 4.4rpg, 8.4apg, 4.0spg
2012-2013: Upper Marlboro, MD / Riverdale Baptist High School: 17.9ppg, 2.3rpg
2013-2014: University of Kansas State (NCAA): 30 games: 4.1ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.6apg
2014-2015: University of Kansas State (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 5.2ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.7apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 44.9%, 3PT: 33.9%, FT: 67.2%
2015-2016: Rutgers University (NCAA): sat out due to NCAA transfer rules
2016-2017: Rutgers University (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 11.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.0apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 39.2%, 3PT: 35.0%, FT: 70.0%
2017-2018: The University of Virginia (NCAA): 31 games: 4.9ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.6apg
2018-2019: In Mar.`19 signed at Capital City Go-Go (NBA G League): 1 game: 3pts, later that month signed at Canton Charge (NBA G League): 3 games: 4.3ppg, 1.0rpg
2019: Team Memphis (Eurobasket Summer League in Las Vegas, starting five): 3 games: Score-1(26.0ppg), 4.0rpg, 2.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 67.9%, 3PT: 40.9%, FT: 76.5%
2019-2020: In Dec.`19 signed at KB Peja (Kosovo-Superliga, starting five): Balkan League: 5 games: Score-3(17.0ppg), 3.0rpg, 3.6apg, Steals-1(2.6spg), FGP: 50.9%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 56.5%; Kosova Superliga: 9 games: 19.1ppg, 4.6rpg, 5.0apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 58.7%, 3PT: 23.8%, FT: 54.7%
2020-2021: In Jan.`21 signed at Sigal Prishtina (Kosovo-Superliga, starting five): 14 games: Score-3(23.1ppg), 3.6rpg, Assists-2(7.1apg), Steals-1(2.8spg), FGP: 45.2%, 3PT-1(45.9%), FT: 70.3%
2021-2022: Hubner Nyiregyhaza BS (Hungary-A Division): 30 games: Score-3(21.3ppg), 3.7rpg, 4.9apg, Steals-5(1.6spg), FGP: 47.5%, 3PT: 30.7%, FT: 69.0%
2022: Americana for Autism (The Basketball Tournament, starting five): 6 games: 12.3ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 63.2%, 3PT: 46.7%, FT: 66.7%
2023: The Program for Autism (The Basketball Tournament)
2023-2024: Rigas Zelli (Latvia-Lat-Est BL), played also at BK Ogre (Latvia-LBL): Lat-Est BL: 10 games: 13.5ppg, 2.6rpg, 4.8apg, 2FGP: 43.0%, 3FGP: 48.1%, FT: 82.4%, left in Jan.'24, later that month moved to Spisski Rytieri Nova Ves (Slovakia-Nike SBL): Alpe Adria Cup: 2 games: 8.0ppg, 1.5apg, 1.5spg; Slovakian Nike SBL: 1 game: 6pts, 4rbs, 4ast 

Awards/Achievements

HS League Player of the Year -2012
HS Second Team All-Met by the Washington Post -2012
HS first team all-area by the Prince George Gazette and Maryland Community News -2013
HS area Player of the Year -2013
HS First Team All-Met by the Washington Post -2013
HS Capital Beltway League (CBL) title -2013
ACC All-Academic Team -2018
ACC Tournament Winner -2018
ACC Regular Season Champion -2018
All-Eurobasket Summer League in Las Vegas First Team -2019
Balkan League Regular Season Runner-Up -2020
Kosovan SuperLiga -2020 (Player of the Week: 3 times)
Eurobasket.com All-Kosovo League Honorable Mention -2021
Kosovo Cup Winner -2020 (MVP), 21
Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Third Team -2022
Hungarian A Division -2022 (Player of the Week: 3 times)

Highlights

 

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Games

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Hubner NBS - Alba 105-79 Date: January 8, 2022

Johnson Nigel #23 white
Minutes: 39
Points: 26 2FG: 6-16 3FG: 4-5 Free Throws: 2-5 Rebounds: 7 Assists: 10 Ranking: 29.0

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