Former Longhorn Chris Johnson has found a new home after entering the transfer portal. Johnson played with the Longhorns during the 2023-24 season before leaving for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. His next stop will be in Florida to play for the UCF Knights.
In his only season with the Longhorns, Johnson appeared in 17 games, averaging just 1.1 points. He could not crack the starting lineup and primarily played a reserve role. During his time as a Lumberjack, Johnson took advantage of a rise in playing time, averaging 10.7 points and four rebounds a game.
Although Johnson bounced around during college, he was a highly regarded recruit before joining the Longhorns. He was a four-star guard in the 2023 class out of Montverde Academy. During his time with Montverde, the Texas native played alongside Cooper Flagg, Asa Newell, Derik Queen, and Liam McNeeley.
During his time With Stephen F. Austin this past season, Johnson’s best game came against the University of Dallas in November. He scored a career-high 17 points to go along with six rebounds and three assists. The former Longhorn also shined against a Drake Bulldogs team that finished with a 31-4 record and made it to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.
Johnson is joining a Knights team that finished the 2023-2024 campaign with a 20-17 record. They hope that his experience will help them build on their success. For Johnson, it is a chance for him to shine in a new system and help lead a program with high expectations.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Former Longhorn guard finds a new home
Reporting by Jamie Gatlin, Longhorns Wire / Longhorns Wire
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