SPOTLIGHT Armon Johnson – JAM ON IT ACADEMY Boy’s Coach

RENO, Nevada (January 25, 2018) Armon Johnson played locally in Reno at Hug High School after moving from Chicago at the age of 11. Armon helped lead Hug to multiple post season berths and victories, as well as – at one point, becoming Nevada’s all time leader in points scored for a high school career.

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Following his standout career at Hug he was offered a scholarship to the University of Nevada, Reno. Armon played 3 seasons at Nevada, averaging 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in over 100 games. Following his third season at Nevada he decided to skip his senior season to enter the NBA draft. He was selected 34th overall in the 2010 NBA draft – joining his fellow 

 northern​ Nevada standout and former Nevada teammate Luke Babbitt on the Portland Trailblazers. Armon has since played for other NBA teams (New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic) as well as many foreign teams over seas.