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New York Knicks: NBA Draft Shooting Guards To Watch In 2016-17

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers guard Antonio Blakeney (2) waves to fans as he leaves the floor after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in game seven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. LSU won 84-75. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers guard Antonio Blakeney (2) waves to fans as he leaves the floor after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in game seven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. LSU won 84-75. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 24, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Jajuan Johnson (23) dribbles the ball against the Creighton Bluejays in the first half at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Jajuan Johnson (23) dribbles the ball against the Creighton Bluejays in the first half at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /

Jajuan Johnson, Marquette Golden Eagles

Class: Senior
Age: 22 (3/18/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’5″, 205 pounds, 6’9″
2015-16 Slash Line: .510/.385/.797
2015-16 Season Averages: 23.7 MPG, 10.2 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.8 3PM

Jajuan Johnson has been progressively building towards a leap to stardom during his three seasons at Marquette. He came dangerously close in 2015-16, but had a somewhat turbulent ride that positively altered his attitude.

With an NBA build, an improving jump shot, lockdown defensive potential, and a well-rounded offensive game, Johnson could be a steal come the 2017 NBA Draft.

Johnson, who flirted with the 50/40/80 club—not real, but still impressive—seems to have found his niche as a scorer. He balances hard drives to the basket with an opportunistic 3-point shot, proficiency in transition, and a willingness to distribute to his teammates.

Truth be told, Johnson is cut from the same cloth as many of the Marquette shooting guards who came before him: tough, versatile, and flush with upside.

Johnson tallied per 40 averages of 17.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 3-point field goals made in 2015-16. He’ll need to prove, once again, that his jump shot has become a strength, but the progress is intriguing.

If Johnson continues to improve at the rate he did in 2015-16, then he could be a steal of a selection for the New York Knicks come 2017.

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