Ryan Johnson gives Mercer a proven two-way guard profile with scoring touch and rebound edge
Johnson profiles as a high-impact guard because his recent college production at Carthage showed efficient scoring, strong rebounding for a perimeter player, and real defensive activity; in 2024-25 he averaged 15.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game while earning unanimous All-CCIW First Team honors[8]. He also backed that up with multiple double-double stretches and conference weekly awards, which suggests a competitive, dependable player who can tilt games with effort and versatility rather than just shot volume[7][8].
