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Get to know: 4-star target Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah Johnson

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman and staff have hosted ESPN 4-star point guard Jeremiah Johnson for three visits and the Hogs are working hard to get his signature for the 2023 class. 

His last trip to Fayetteville was for the the basketball victory over West Virginia in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.

Johnson, 6-3, 165 pounds, of North Norman (Okla.) High School, has offers from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Illinois, Texas, Tulsa, Texas Tech and others. 

Nickname: Jerm

Coach Eric Musselman is: A good coach.

I love basketball because: It's something I’ve always loved to do since the beginning.

Best basketball moment: Definitely first dunk.

Favorite video game: Madden

Favorite NBA player: Ja Morrant

Favorite NBA team: Lakers

Favorite workout music: King Von- Back Again 

Favorite movie: School Da ce

Must watch TV show: All-American

My mom is always on me to: Clean

One rule change I would like to make in basketball: Nothing at all.

Love or hate rollercoasters: Hate

List two pet peeves: Loudness and smacking 

Best piece of advice I’ve received: Be yourself.

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo 

I will never eat: Chitlins

My favorite fast food chain: Canes 

Favorite junk food: Fries

My favorite sweet tooth carving is: Starburst

Three things you need while on a deserted island: Water, food, shelter

Favorite animal and why: Lion because they’re the king.

I’m terrified of: Death

Cat or dog person: Dog

My hidden talent is: Football 

Hobbies: Hanging with friends.

The one thing I could not live without is: My family 

If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have: Mind control 

Role model and why: My dad, because he does everything to make sure the people he loves is OK before him.

Three words to describe me: Nice, caring and athletic 

People would be surprised that: I love to be by myself.