UNC Transfer, Johnson, commits to Penn State

North Carolina forward Puff Johnson (14) shoots a free throw against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, …

North Carolina forward Puff Johnson (14) shoots a free throw against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

by: Andrew Clay

Posted: Apr 26, 2023 / 03:51 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 26, 2023 / 11:50 PM EDT

UNIVERSITY PARK (WTAJ) — Former UNC forward Puff Johnson commited to Penn State basketball Wednesday.

Johnson announced the move on his social media.

Originally from PA, the 6-8 forward was a top-100 recruit coming out of Hillcrest Prep in Arizona, and is graded as a top-100 transfer according to 247 Sports.

Johnson averaged 4.1 points-per-game last season for the Tar Heels. He saw action in 27 games.

He’s the top-100 transfer Mike Rhoades has landed since being named head coach after bringing A-10 Player of the Year Ace Baldwin with him from VCU, and Temple’s Zack Hicks.