Corban Wroe
July 23, 2020
Jaron Johnson
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 5/05/92
- Place of Birth: Tyler, Texas (USA)
- Position: SG
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): 93
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Tyler JC (2010-2012) / Louisiana Tech (2012-2014)
- NBL DEBUT: 6/10/16
- AGE AT DEBUT: 24
- LAST NBL GAME: 22/12/16
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 24
- NBL History: Perth 2017
- Championships: 1
- Perth (2017)
BIO: Jaron Johnson was born in Tyler, Texas (USA) and attended John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas, where as a senior in 2009/10, he averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game. He was subsequently picked as MVP and Offensive Player of the Year in district-5A, and named All-East Texas MVP by the Tyler Courier-Times. He was also named MVP of the 2010 Azalea Orthopedics Boys all-star game.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jaron Johnson made his NBL debut with the Perth Wildcats at 24 years of age. He scored six points in his first game.
The 2016 offseason saw a lot of change in personnel, with three key players from the 16 championship team (Nathan Jawai, Tom Jervis and Jermaine Beal) moving on. To replace them, coach Trevor Gleeson brought in McKay, Angus Brandt and Jaron Johnson to begin their attempt at secure the team’s first back-to-back championships since 1991.
In April 2016, the team re-signed both Damian Martin (three-year deal) and Matthew Knight (two-year deal), who had just undergone shoulder stabilisation surgery on his left arm. Shortly after, injury struck Knight (9.4 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists) again, this time during the 2016 pre-season. This led to him being ruled out for two months. To cover for the loss of Knight, the team added veteran forward Lucas Walker, who had been training with Melbourne United after not being re-signed by the Adelaide 36ers.
After adding Walker, the Wildcats started the season off strong with a 4–1 record, but things went south quickly after that.Long-term injuries to Martin, Knight and Jarrod Kenny were hurting the Wildcats, and by December, Perth had slumped to a 7–9 record and sat in the last spot on the ladder.
Import Jaron Johnson (13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists) would take the brunt of the Wildcats’ poor start and be replaced with three-point specialist Andre Ingram just three games into the season. In a bizarre twist, Ingram (8.5 points, 2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals) left the team and returned to the US after just two games, citing mental issues, and Johnson was then brought back into the squad. Johnson’s return would be a temporary solution however, he was shown the door again in December with the Wildcats seising the opportunity to sign former NBA guard Bryce Cotton. It was around this time also that veteran Shawn Redhage (2.7 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.5 assists) announced that he would retire at the end of the season.
After releasing Johnson, Perth would go on to claim their eighth championship and win back-to-back titles for the first time since 1991.
Jaron Johnson played one season in the NBL. He averaged 13.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 13 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 24 | Perth | 15-13 (3) | 13 | 331.5 | 175 | 59 | 20 | 18 | 41 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 60 | 140 | 43% | 25 | 64 | 39% | 30 | 40 | 75% | 55% | 52% | 26 | Totals | 13 | 331 | 175 | 59 | 20 | 18 | 41 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 60 | 140 | 42.9% | 25 | 64 | 39.1% | 30 | 40 | 75.0% | 56% | 52% | 26 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 24 | Perth | 15-13 (3) | 13 | 25.5 | 13.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 10.8 | 43% | 1.9 | 4.9 | 39% | 2.3 | 3.1 | 75% | 55% | 52% | 26 | Total | 13 | 25.5 | 13.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 10.8 | 42.9% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39.1% | 1.9 | 4.9 | 75.0% | 56% | 52% | 26 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 26 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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COLLEGE
Jaron Johnson played college basketball at Tyler Junior College during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons before transferring to Louisiana Tech University, where he competed from 2012 through 2014.
As a freshman at Tyler Junior College in 2010/11, Johnson averaged 9.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, as the Apache went 19–11 and made an appearance in the Region XIV Tournament. He played a rotational role during that season, contributing on both ends of the floor while helping Tyler remain competitive in conference play.
In his sophomore campaign at Tyler JC in 2011-12, Johnson increased his production significantly, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while earning All-Region XIV recognition. His improved scoring output and perimeter shooting made him one of the team’s primary offensive options, drawing interest from multiple Division I programs before committing to Louisiana Tech.
Johnson joined Louisiana Tech for the 2012-13 season and appeared in 34 games, making 19 starts as a junior. He averaged 8.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 21.5 minutes per game while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three-point range. Louisiana Tech finished 27-7 overall that season, won the WAC regular season championship, and advanced to the National Invitation Tournament, where Johnson gained postseason experience at the Division I level.
During his senior season in 2013-14, Johnson started 37 of 37 games and averaged 13.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game in 31.6 minutes per contest while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from beyond the arc. He scored in double figures in 27 games that year and recorded multiple 20-point performances, establishing himself as one of the Bulldogs’ leading scorers. Louisiana Tech compiled a 29-8 record, captured the Conference USA regular season title in its first year in the league, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NIT.
For his performance in 2013-14, Johnson earned All-Conference USA Third Team honors, recognizing his role as a primary offensive contributor on a conference championship team. Across his two seasons at Louisiana Tech, he appeared in 71 games and averaged 10.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, contributing to 56 total team wins during that span.
Combining his junior college and Division I career, Johnson developed from a complementary freshman contributor at Tyler JC into a senior leader at Louisiana Tech, helping guide two conference championship teams while steadily increasing his scoring, rebounding, and all-around impact across four collegiate seasons.
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