Colorado's Isaiah Johnson Is Available, and Kansas and Arkansas Are Already Circling
Transfer portal season is absolutely cooking right now, and there's a name that might slip under your radar if you're not paying close attention: Colorado guard Isaiah Johnson. The freshman just announced he's entering the portal, and trust me, this kid is going to be one of the best available guards on the open market this offseason.
A Freshman Who Showed Up Big for the Buffs
Johnson came to Boulder as an underrated recruit, but he made an immediate impact. As a 6-foot-1, 170-pound freshman, he led Colorado in scoring at 16.9 points per game. That's the kind of production that gets attention, especially from programs looking to reload after Michigan just won the national championship with that impressive victory over UConn (their first title since 1989). The Wolverines are the team to beat in 2027, and everyone else is scrambling to catch up.
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Here's what makes Johnson really interesting: he wasn't just chucking shots. He shot 48.6% from the floor and 37.8% from 3-point range. For a smaller guard, that efficiency is legit. He also averaged three assists to just 1.4 turnovers per night, which means he understands the game and doesn't force things. Whoever lands him gets a plug-and-play starting point guard right away.
Kansas and Arkansas Are Watching
According to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports, Kansas, Texas, and Arkansas are the three teams to watch for Johnson. Both Kansas and Arkansas have major openings at the guard spot after Darryn Peterson and Darius Acuff Jr. are presumably headed to the NBA Draft. Johnson might not have the same star power as those two, but he's a quality addition to any starting lineup and one of the biggest gets available this offseason.
His recruitment has been fairly quiet so far, but that window is closing fast. If you're paying attention to the portal, keep an eye on where Isaiah Johnson ends up. This one could get interesting.
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