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Iowa basketball linked to transfer portal guard Jeremiah Johnson
TL;DR
Iowa basketball is pursuing guard Jeremiah Johnson from the transfer portal to replace Bennett Stirtz. Johnson, a former four-star recruit, averaged 15.2 points and 3.5 rebounds last season at Campbell.
Key points
- Iowa Hawkeyes are looking for a guard via the transfer portal
- Jeremiah Johnson is a former four-star recruit
- Johnson averaged 15.2 points and 3.5 rebounds last season
- He played for Campbell and previously for Green Bay
- Iowa is competing with power conference teams for Johnson
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The hunt for a guard via the transfer portal remains ongoing for the Iowa Hawkeyes, who are trying to fill the void left by Bennett Stirtz. While Iowa has been tied to many different guards, none of them have come to fruition quite yet.
The latest transfer portal that the Iowa Hawkeyes and head coach Ben McCollum are tied to hails from the CAA and is drawing interest from many power conference teams. The Hawkeyes have been linked to Campbell guard Jeremiah Johnson, the former four-star recruit out of Del City, Oklahoma.
Jeremiah Johnson spent his first year of college with Green Bay, where he averaged 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while appearing in 30 games. This past season for Campbell, he appeared in 34 games with 31 starts, and averaged 15.2 points and 3.5 rebounds, while shootings 44.9% from the field and 37.4% from beyond the three-point line.
Johnson, who comes from Phoenix Prep and Phoenix, Arizona, is currently rated as a three-star transfer portal recruit, per 247Sports.
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Q&A
What are Jeremiah Johnson's stats from last season at Campbell?
Jeremiah Johnson averaged 15.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and shot 44.9% from the field during his last season at Campbell.
Which teams are interested in Jeremiah Johnson from the transfer portal?
Jeremiah Johnson is drawing interest from multiple power conference teams, including the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Why is Iowa basketball looking for a guard in the transfer portal?
Iowa basketball is seeking a guard to fill the void left by Bennett Stirtz's departure from the team.
