Johnny Juzang: stats, last game & news

When Jonathan Anh Juzang scored 21 consecutive points for UCLA during their historic run to the 2021 Final Four, he wrote one of the most memorable chapters in recent college basketball history. This 6'7" small forward, born to a Creole father and a Vietnamese mother, turned a transfer motivated by family proximity into a springboard to stardom.

After a quiet freshman year at Kentucky, Juzang bet on a return to his roots by joining UCLA. The pandemic granted him immediate eligibility, which he seized brilliantly. As the Bruins' offensive leader, he achieved the feat of being the first player since Reggie Miller to score at least half of his team's points in a game. That performance perfectly encapsulates his ability to carry a team on his shoulders in crucial moments.

His journey also illustrates resilience: a stress injury caused him to miss his first four games at UCLA, followed by a wrist injury during his NBA debut with the Utah Jazz in February 2023. Each time, the former Mission League MVP at Harvard-Westlake bounced back, driven by the same determination that had already pushed him to reclassify his high school graduation year to accelerate his path to the elite level.

Waived by Utah in June 2025, Juzang enters his next chapter as an NBA free agent with the experience of a player who has already proven his ability to shine under the most intense spotlight. His unique blend of scoring and leadership remains a valuable asset for any franchise seeking offensive talent.