London Johnson signs 2-year deal with G-League Ignite

Norcross (Ga.) High four-star recruit London Johnson tells On3 he will bypass college and sign with the NBA’s G-League Ignite.

The contract is for two years and is estimated to be worth $1,100,000. The 6-foot-4 point guard graduated from high school early and reclassified up to the 2022 class.

The G-League Ignite recently landed 2023 five-star wing Matas Buzelis, who will be on a one-year deal.

London Johnson is the No. 34 prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies. On3’s evaluators are even higher on Johnson, ranking him 20th nationally.

The Georgia native chose the G-League over Alabama, Clemson, Virginia, North Carolina, USC, and Georgia. He also received offers from Auburn, Florida, Houston, NC State, Wake Forest, Xavier, and others.

Johnson on choosing the G-League Ignite

Speculation of Johnson choosing the G-League has swirled for many, many months now. It has been no secret in basketball recruiting circles that he would ultimately pick Ignite.

“I picked the G-League over any college mainly because of development,” Johnson said to On3. “My goal is the NBA. Personally, I feel that playing against NBA-level players, being coached by NBA-level coaches, and being watched by NBA scouts all day every day has my best interest to make it to the NBA. That’s why I’m choosing this path.”

Scouting Summary

London Johnson is a tough-minded lead guard. He has good positional size and can knock down shots at a high clip. Johnson can handle the ball under pressure, and while he may not be the most explosively athletic, he can get to his spots on the floor. The 6-foot-4 point guard’s range is deep, he is confident in his range that extends well beyond the three-point arc. He has good length and he takes care of possessions, delivering passes on target and on time. He is a player winning has followed around. – On3’s Jamie Shaw, National Recruiting Analyst