Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or see a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment.
Player: Ayden Johnson
Class: 2026
Committed to: Merrimack
What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops:
“He’s a quick, crafty, polished creator and scorer with the ability to initiate the offense, play without the ball, and consistently generate looks for himself and others. Johnson is a reliable shooting threat, both off the catch and dribble, and can assert himself with relative ease from midrange or beyond the arc. That being said, he also actively attacks closeouts and finishes or makes the necessary pass to an open teammate. Johnson is a quality passer who looks to access the best available look whenever possible. Additionally, he’s a tough, scrappy defender who contains opponents quite well at the point of attack—especially for his size. Between his IQ, polish, and intangibles, Johnson will certainly be a prospect for college coaches to watch closely over the coming years.”
“Johnson has had a great start to the season and should be coming up on more radars with his play. After a strong high school season, he has only continued to play at a high level in leading the way. A true scoring threat with his quickness and burst, driving and creating, and his ability to change the game from outside has been impressive so far to start the summer ball season.”
“Possibly the quickest guy in the building, Johnson was tasked with dictating the action while actively asserting himself as a scorer from all levels. Between his pesky defense, useful playmaking, and constant scoring pressure, he visibly sets the tone for this group. Johnson is a knockdown shooter who can dismantle defenses with just a shred of open space. He possesses deep range, a quick release, and the ability to hit shots off the catch or bounce. Though he’s normally seen as a shooter and scorer, Johnson highlighted his ability to reliably run a team and create for others. He also defended with energy, forced turnovers, and regularly made plays in transition. Expect Johnson to appeal to college coaches throughout the summer as a leader for this group.”