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Dakari Johnson
Johnson attempts a putback during the 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Personal information
Born (1995-09-22) September 22, 1995 (age 29)
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolMontverde Academy
(Montverde, Florida)
CollegeKentucky (2013–2015)
NBA draft2015: 2nd round, 48th overall pick
Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Playing career2015–present
PositionCenter
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA World U17 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Lithuania National team

Dakari Johnson (born September 22, 1995) is an American basketball player who recently closed his college career at the University of Kentucky. He was drafted 48th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

High school career

Considered a five-star recruit by ESPN.com, Johnson was ranked as the No. 2 center in the nation in 2013.

College career

On January 5, 2013, Johnson committed to Kentucky. He joined Julius Randle, twins Andrew Harrison and Aaron Harrison, James Young, and Marcus Lee as one of six Kentucky signees to be selected in the 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game as well as the 2013 Jordan Brand Classic. On April 23, 2014 UK announced that Johnson planned to return to Kentucky for his sophomore season. He joined another top-notch incoming freshman class including Karl Towns, Trey Lyles, Devin Booker, and Tyler Ulis.

On April 9, 2015 Dakari along with Kentucky teammates Aaron Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Devin Booker, Trey Lyles, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Willie Cauley-Stein all declared to enter their names into the 2015 NBA draft forgoing his final 2 years of eligibility.

Johnson was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 48th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.

References

  1. Dakari Johnson Recruiting Profile

External links

2015 NBA draft
First round
Second round

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