WILL ATTRACTION TO 'MELO SWING KARRON JOHNSON TO SU?

June 17, 2008


Karron Johnson is an Elite 2009 Forward (NBE Basketball Report) who is considered among the best players in the nation in his class. The Mt. Zion Christian Academy product, via Richmond (VA), has the strength and size to play inside and the athletic ability to go outside, much like his favorite player, Carmelo Anthony.

“Because he’s just an animal,” explained Johnson. “I just love the way he plays. He plays in the post, shoots the jumper, goes past you, however you want it.”

With his attraction to 'Melo, it is no surprise that Syracuse is a school he is considering to play his college basketball. With Mt. Zion being located in Durham and his 'dream school' being Duke, the Blue Devils are also a school he is considering as well as Memphis, which has been reported to be his leader at times this spring, but Johnson is not ready to claim a leader or the process over just yet.

“No, I’m wide open right now, anything’s possible right now,” Johnson indicated.

“Well, of course, playing time, and also how the school is academically, and what kind of programs they offer. I would like to take up business of something like that, so programs like that,” Johnson explained on the criteria he will use for a decision.

In addition to Syracuse, Duke and Memphis, schools like Kansas, Georgetown, USC, Seton Hall, Virginia, Miami and Maryland have an interest that is mutual with Johnson.

for now, Johnson will continue to work at improving his game, especially his jump shot to cement his place near the top of the 2009 recruiting class.

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