A.J. Johnson: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 23 | 10:21 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.3/4 32.3% | 1.1/2.7 41.0% | 0.2/1.4 15.6% | 1.1/1.2 89.3% | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | -1.8 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 15.8% | 5.1 | 42.7% | 34.9% | 34.4% | 30.1% | 3.0% | 7.9% | 5.4% | 13.0% | 2.3% | 10.2 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
|  | 25 | 8:32 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.3 | - | 1.1/3.3 32.5% | 0.8/2.3 34.5% | 0.3/1 28.0% | 0.4/0.5 75.0% | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | -0.5 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 18.0% | 4.3 | 39.6% | 36.7% | 30.1% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 12.1% | 8.0% | 14.1% | 3.9% | 5.6 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
 |  | 9 | 28:59 | 17.3 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 0.9 | - | 6.2/15.7 39.7% | 4.3/8.9 48.8% | 1.9/6.8 27.9% | 1.7/2.3 71.4% | 0.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 3 | - | 2.1 | 12.2 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 30.5% | 19.2 | 51.9% | 45.7% | 43.3% | 14.9% | 2.6% | 10.2% | 6.4% | 17.4% | 4.5% | 4.6 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
|  | 4 | 32:29 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0.5 | - | 7.8/16.3 47.7% | 6/10.8 55.8% | 1.8/5.5 31.8% | 1/1.3 80.0% | 0.8 | 2.3 | 2.8 | - | 2.8 | - | -3.3 | 14.0 | 11.3 | 5.2 | 27.2% | 19.6 | 56.5% | 53.1% | 33.8% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 1.3 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25:09 | 20 | 1 | 1 | - | - | V 149-128 vs  | NBA | |
| 19:40 | 13 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | D 139-120 @  | NBA | |
| 17:07 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | D 112-107 @  | NBA | |
| 5:10 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | D 116-103 @  | NBA | |
| 2:05 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | D 127-138 vs  | NBA | |
| 16:15 | 8 | 2 | 3 | - | - | D 123-99 @  | NBA | |
| 4:46 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | D 94-124 vs  | NBA |
Player Profile
When A.J. Johnson stepped onto the court at Capital One Arena for his first start against the Trail Blazers in March 2025, few could imagine the journey this 20-year-old point guard had made since the courts of Fresno.
Akeem Jamaal Johnson grew up in the nurturing shadow of Jalen Green, whom he considers like an older brother, but it was the COVID-19 pandemic that radically transformed his trajectory. In just a few months, the young man grew from 6'2" to 6'5", a spectacular growth spurt that revealed his basketball potential. This physical transformation coincided with a meteoric rise in high school rankings, propelling Johnson among the top 10-15 national prospects in his 2023 class.
His academic journey reflects a personality driven by a pursuit of excellence: after Taft High School, he joined Kanye West's controversial Donda Academy, then finished at Southern California Academy following the school's closure. Initially committed to the University of Texas, Johnson surprised everyone in 2023 by choosing a less conventional path: Australia and the Illawarra Hawks through the Next Stars program, following the trail blazed by LaMelo Ball.
That boldness paid off. The second American in Hawks history to join the team straight out of high school, Johnson impressed enough to be selected 23rd by Milwaukee in the 2024 NBA Draft. A few months later, a trade brought him to Washington, where he seized his opportunity. His first start resulted in a promising stat line: 8 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block.
Represented by influential agent Bill Duffy, Johnson now embodies the future of the Wizards, armed with a determination forged by an unconventional path and a growth spurt as sudden as it was inspiring.
Honors & Championships
A.J. Johnson has carved out a remarkable path from high school benches to a promising arrival in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Averaged 16.7 points and 4.7 assists per game in his final high school season (2021-22)
- Professional experience in the Australian NBL with the Illawarra Hawks: 2.9 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 7.7 minutes per game over 26 games
- Selected with the 23rd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks
- NBA debut on October 23, 2024, in a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers
- Standout performance in his first start on March 17, 2025: 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists
Awards & Individual Honors
A.J. Johnson has successfully transformed his status as an international prospect into a true phenomenon in global basketball.
- Recognized as one of the best combo guards in the 2023 class by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports, and On3
- Selected for the prestigious NBL Next Stars program, a showcase for elite international prospects
- Drafted in the first round (23rd overall pick) of the 2024 NBA Draft, a surprisingly high selection for a young international prospect
