Ten finalists were announced in late January, including five-star junior sharpshooter Jasper Johnson of Link Academy (Mo.), who is ranked No. 11 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite. The 6-foot-4, 170-pound guard was less than two weeks away from visiting the Tar Heels and witnessing their home victory over archrival Duke, so of course, it included the UNC basketball program.
However, Johnson recently told League Ready that he is no longer solely focused on just 10 suitors in his high-profile recruitment.
“I mean, there have been a lot of coaching changes,” the 18-year-old speedster said. “I had a top 10 drop. However, I believe I will reopen my recJohnson has visited UNC, Missouri, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Auburn. However, it’s perhaps worth pointing out that he didn’t mention the Tar Heels ruitment. I have therefore been contacting coaches. My family and coaches have been communicating and developing a bond.”
Johnson has visited UNC, Missouri, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Auburn. However, it’s perhaps worth pointing out that he didn’t mention the Tar Heels when recounting those trips during the above chat with League Ready. The other half of his top 10 — again, subject to change — consists of Alabama, Southern Cal, Kansas, and Baylor.
Regarding a timetable for the decision, Johnson informed League Ready that it might happen as soon as a few months from now.
“If everything goes right, I’ll probably commit at the end of the summer,” he stated. “I plan on taking a couple more visits this summer before I plan on committing.”
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