Per Brandon:
One of the top unsigned senior guards remaining,
Jackie Johnson has seen his recruitment pick up lately.
East Carolina,
North Texas, and
St. Bonaventure have all offered Johnson within the past week and high major programs are beginning to show interest.
"My mom and my coach always told me that the attention will come and to stay patient," says Johnson on the recent uptick in his recruitment. "Right now I am just trying to enjoy the process."
A 5-foot-10 point guard out of Wichita (Kan.) Johnson also has been hearing from
Kansas and
Minnesota. He discussed the schools he has heard from recently with 247Sports:
East Carolina: "I talked to
Joe Dooley. I enjoy talking to him and think he is really personable. It felt great to get the offer. They have a tough team that competes in the American c onference. Their win over a top-five Houston team was a great one."
Kansas: "They are a winning program.
Bill Self is a great coach and I love what he has done with his players. It would be an honor to get an offer from there.
Minnesota: "I have a good relationship with
Kyle Lindsted and have been talking with him since the beginning of the year. The Big Ten is a great conference. Their team is doing well this year and
Richard Pitino does a great job with his players.
North Texas: "I am familiar with the location of the school. I really like
Matt Braeuer. Every time we talk, it is a great conversation. I was happy when they offered me. They were the best team in Conference USA last year."
Jackie Johnson tslks about his recent offers and increased interest.
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