After a season at Oregon, the former American Fork standout — at one time a four-star prospect and Top 100 recruit — entered the transfer portal. He’s since turned his focus to the three major schools in the Beehive State: BYU, Utah and Utah State.
Oregon center Isaac Johnson shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.After a season at Oregon, the former American Fork standout — at one time a four-star prospect and Top 100 recruit —. He’s since turned his focus to the three major schools in the Beehive State: BYU, Utah and Utah State.
Johnson, who was born in Nyssa, Ore., said he did not “fit” in Eugene, both from a lifestyle and basketball standpoint. It was the combination of those two factors that told him he had to move on. Johnson described Oregon’s coaching staff as “wonderful” in navigating his faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, even scheduling practices so he could attend at least one of the two hours of his church services each week.
Johnson said playing with his brother Spencer would be “super fun” because he’s the type of player who makes the game easier. BYU was among his final four choices back in 2018.upsetting the No. 1 seeded Virginia in the NCAA Tournament
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