GW Hoops / Welcome Garrett Johnson!

**Posted by Free Quebec** 4/05/2023 5:03 pm

We have our first transfer of the year. As predicted by others on the other thread, Garrett Johnson committed.

https://twitter.com/tobias_bass/status/1643729099007881217?s=46&t=m2xsjs4EY33TDlbMVwhKzQ

No idea what to expect from him since he didn’t play last year while recovering from a rare tumor in his leg.

Princeton listed him as a 6’8” guard because I think he has a rep as an excellent shooter. Hopefully he gives us some real versatility.

**Posted by Free Quebec** 4/05/2023 5:06 pm

And here’s an article from the Washington Post about his commitment to Princeton. Says Xavier and Richmond were among the finalists for him.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/22/episcopals-garrett-johnson-chooses-princeton-ivy-league-is-rise/

**Posted by Long Suffering Fan** 4/05/2023 6:10 pm

This is great news. Taking a quick peek on the internet, he required 4 surgeries in a one year period to address a (benign) tumor. This is why he sat all last season. Hope he is fully recovered. As with Max, I wonder why someone who sat a full year due to injury would transfer once healthy.

**Posted by The Ross-Man!** 4/05/2023 9:34 pm

Long Suffering Fan wrote:
This is great news. Taking a quick peek on the internet, he required 4 surgeries in a one year period to address a (benign) tumor. This is why he sat all last season. Hope he is fully recovered. As with Max, I wonder why someone who sat a full year due to injury would transfer once healthy.

Lots of guys want to play/be closer to home, which makes sense given what he went through with the surgeries. Or maybe he didn't see PT for himself after the run the team went on without him this year.

**Posted by The Dude** 4/05/2023 9:52 pm

This is great, looks like an excellent addition! Welcome GJ!!!

**Posted by jf** 4/05/2023 10:00 pm

Great news.
Smart guy. And we need a shooter. (and at 6'8, he can and should hit the boards).
Welcome Garrett and family to our GW family!

**Posted by FredD** 4/06/2023 6:45 am

Waiting for complaints that he didn’t have enough stars ;-)!
Seems like a fabulous addition. Welcome!

**Posted by Gwmayhem** 4/06/2023 11:16 am

Similar in a number of respects to Patrick Steeves. Similar height, good outside shooter, Ivy league transfer, extensive health concerns. Obviously, the biggest differences are age and experience. Appears to be a solid pickup provided that he is completely healthy and can remain that way. Welcome Garrett!

**Posted by Minsk** 4/06/2023 12:35 pm

Excellent pickup! Welcome Garrett!

**Posted by GW0509** 4/07/2023 9:47 am

jake lieberman @jakelieberman2 3m
Garrett Johnson (@gjohnson_3) transferred to George Washington this week. “I am looking forward to finally getting back on the court healthy. I’m close to home and feel as though I fit right into Coach Caputo’s style of play and vision for the program.” @ThePortalReport.

**Posted by Mike K** 4/07/2023 2:58 pm

Welcome Garrett, best of luck on and off the court.

**Posted by CT Colonial** 4/08/2023 2:09 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDK8HTuK69Q

Looks like a deceptively good athlete with a nice looking stroke (92% FT according to MaxPreps is great and indicates very strong shooting touch). Princeton's really seemed to recruit well over the past few years; a lot of their guys are significantly more athletic than what people think of for Ivy ball (underrated league at the top). Interested to see what he contributes this year, as he understandably might need a year to ramp up after his health concerns, but is definitely a good pickup.

**Posted by AT Hiker** 4/08/2023 4:33 pm

Garrett looks like a player who can really help us; actually, he has sat out two years with injuries at Princeton.

**Posted by Florida Colonial** 4/10/2023 8:14 am

Article by WRGW's David Korn

https://www.a10talk.com/committed-6-8-wing-garrett-johnson-set-to-join-george-washington/

Last edited by Florida Colonial (4/10/2023 11:07 am)

**Posted by GWRising** 4/10/2023 9:20 am

Thanks for posting the article. I'm glad the article points out that, contrary to what some here thought, he was not dealing with injuries. Garrett was dealing with a serious medical condition. He has overcome that thankfully. If he is still the player he was (and all indications are that he is), he will help. JC tried to get him here before but he chose Princeton.

Last edited by GWRising (4/10/2023 9:30 am)

**Posted by Gwmayhem** 4/10/2023 9:21 am

Really appreciate the job that David and Abe have done this season.

One nitpick..let's also add Luke Cronin to next year's roster. Luke will be a preferred walkon.

**Posted by Poog** 4/10/2023 10:53 am

Florida Colonial wrote:
Article by WRGW's David Corn

https://www.a10talk.com/committed-6-8-wing-garrett-johnson-set-to-join-george-washington/

It's Korn

**Posted by Florida Colonial** 4/10/2023 11:08 am

My apologies to him.. Typo.. Changed on my post

**Posted by BM** 4/10/2023 5:07 pm

Considering how many empty slots we have on the roster, I’d assume Cronin gets a free ride this season.

**Posted by Free Quebec** 4/21/2023 10:02 am

Here’s an interview with Garrett:

https://twitter.com/a10vault/status/1649197245013565440?s=46&t=m2xsjs4EY33TDlbMVwhKzQ