Johnson showed exactly why he’s a 5-star recruit in his debut. The Kentucky Wildcats secured the biggest recruiting commitment of new head coach Mark Pope when Jasper Johnson told the world he’s planning to play in Lexington next season. Johnson committed to Kentucky on September 5th, choosing Big Blue Nation over almost every other program in the country, including Alabama and North Carolina. He is rated a 98 by 247 Sports and is ranked as the third-best shooting guard in the class of 2025, as well as the 13th-best player nationally. Johnson has wrapped up his first game with his...