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ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla is a fan of Jasper Johnson. “The thing that stands out about him is that he scores the ball easily,” Fraschilla said. “I was really impressed with his outside shooting and ability to get to the basket and also be very creative when he gets to the basket. His strength is putting the ball in the basket and every team needs that kind of player.” Johnson was named to the USA Basketball Junior National U18 Team in May 2024. His father, Dennis, is a former all-SEC defensive end at Kentucky and former NFL player. Jasper is originally from Lexington, Kentucky, but moved to Link Academy to play high school basketball ahead of the 2023 season.

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You never know when they're coming, but Jasper Johnson's red-hot scoring runs always come at the most convenient times for Kentucky and bring the

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Otega Oweh is proud of his 'son' Jasper Johnson: 'He could do that with his eyes closed.'

Points were hard to come by for Kentucky in the first half against Ole Miss. But freshman guard Jasper Johnson went on a run midway through the half

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Jasper Johnson's solo first-half run gave Kentucky a lead it would not give back

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Gameday preview: Texas travels to Kentucky needing a resume bolstering win

Maybe it's the Bluegrass-to-Bluegrass connection. Maybe it's the familiarity of being around each other since they were kids. Whatever it is,

Nov 7, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) celebrates with guard Jasper Johnson (2) after dunking the ball during the first half against the Valparaiso Beacons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Bluegrass natives Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno continue to develop on-court chemistry

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KSR Today: Kentucky Takes Down Tennessee, AGAIN!

Denzel Aberdeen saved Kentucky in the second half against Tennessee, but it was Jasper Johnson who kept the Wildcats alive in the first half.  The

Jan 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) brings the ball up court against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Jasper Johnson's productive first-half vs. Tennessee should not be overlooked

Jaland Lowe's long-term status is no longer in question, unfortunately. After going down in the opening minutes of Kentucky's 24-point win over

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Time to unleash Jasper Johnson? 'He's ready to go make a contribution, and we need him to.'

For those interested in a high-level battle between First Team All-SEC competitors and KenPom top-20 foes to open conference play, you're likely to

Alabama guard Labaron Philon vs. St. John's (Wendell Cruz / Imagn Images)

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Alabama's Labaron Philon 'pretty likely' to play vs. Kentucky -- and Mark Pope knows he'll be 'really hard to contain'

You may have heard this once, twice, or a million times before, but this Kentucky basketball team is in desperate need of two things: a backup point

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Can Jasper Johnson fill the much-needed role of Kentucky's backup point guard?

When Jasper Johnson signed with Kentucky, Mark Pope called him 'the most dangerous scorer in all of high school basketball' with 'massive gravity,'

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Jasper Johnson: 'When my opportunity comes, I have to be ready.'

With Jaland Lowe still nursing a shoulder injury, Kentucky had to look in another direction for point guard reps against Bellarmine on Tuesday. That

Kentucky guard Jasper Johnson brings up the ball vs. Bellarmine (Photo by Aaron Perkins, Kentucky Sports Radio)

With Jaland Lowe Out, Jasper Johnson Steps Up for Kentucky in Win Over Bellarmine

As speculation grows that Kentucky may be in the market for a mid-year point guard addition with Jaland Lowe fighting through a shoulder injury that

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Mark Pope does not expect to add PG for Jaland Lowe insurance: 'Not sure we're shopping.'

Jasper Johnson easily had the best game of his young college career on Tuesday night against North Carolina Central.   The freshman guard doubled his

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) drives to the basket during the second half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Jasper Johnson dropped a career-high vs. NCC, but Mark Pope wants to see it translate against better competition

Kentucky beat up on North Carolina Central to the tune of a 36-point victory on Tuesday night in Rupp Arena, but you wouldn't know it from listening

A frustrated Mark Pope discusses Kentucky's win over North Carolina Central

WATCH: A frustrated Mark Pope discusses Kentucky's win over North Carolina Central

A couple of Wildcats spoke with reporters on Monday to talk about Kentucky's latest loss to a ranked opponent.  Senior guard Denzel Aberdeen and

Denzel Aberdeen and Jasper Johnson press conference

WATCH: Denzel Aberdeen, Jasper Johnson talk Gonzaga loss, booing, and team effort

Freshman guard Jasper Johnson is still finding his way in Kentucky's rotation, but the talent is clearly there.   Johnson has looked promising in

Photos of Jasper Johnson (left) and Rob Dillingham via Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Malachi Moreno sees shades of Rob Dillingham in Jasper Johnson, Kentucky's current assist leader

Jasper Johnson has already played two games at Rupp Arena as a Kentucky Wildcat, but last night was the first that counted -- and the first that his

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Dennis Johnson watched his son Jasper's Kentucky debut from the top row of Rupp Arena

It's still Monday, and Otega Oweh continues to rack up the preseason awards. Just hours after being named a candidate for the Naismith Men's Player

Kentucky guards Otega Oweh and Jasper Johnson (Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3)

Kentucky's Otega Oweh Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Watchlist, While Jasper Johnson Named Freshman of the Year Candidate

The 2025-26 Kentucky men's basketball season is officially just one more sleep away from tipoff!  To help prepare the Big Blue Nation for what's in

Jasper Johnson, Brandon Garrison preview Kentucky's season-opener

WATCH: Jasper Johnson, Brandon Garrison preview Kentucky's season-opener

The lights dim. A hype video plays as the LED lights pulse. Fireworks fill the air. The Rupp Arena crowd roars. There's no better way for the

The Kentucky basketball team huddles at Rupp Arena, via Dr. Michael Huang, KSR

What gets the Kentucky Wildcats ready for a game? Naps

The Battle for the Beer Barrel has been a one-sided border rivalry game. Kentucky has just three wins over Tennessee since 1984. Can Mark Stoops

KSR GAMEDAY: Kentucky Hosts Tennessee After Pope's Cats Pulverize Purdue

In the wise words of Brandon Garrison (via his Instagram Story), Kentucky freshman Jasper Johnson is a "bad, bad man."  After watching him hit

Jasper Johnson's commitment to learning Kentucky's system led to big game vs. Purdue

Mark Pope, ironically, compared Jaland Lowe's situation at Kentucky to that of Lamont Butler a year ago, coming from San Diego State as a

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Evaluating Kentucky's point guard options until Jaland Lowe returns

The Big Blue Nation will all be hoping Jaland Lowe's shoulder injury suffered in Friday's Blue-White Game is insignificant, but in the event he does

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Jasper Johnson feels 'very comfortable' with taking on more point guard responsibilities

Freshman guard Jasper Johnson scored a game-high 10 points on Friday night to help lead his Blue squad to a 35-26 victory in Kentucky's annual

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