Darin Johnson
Darin Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1995 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Playing for Maree Basketball Club in Ireland's professional league |
Darin Eugene Johnson (born January 21, 1995) is an American professional basketball athlete who most recently competed for Maree Basketball Club, a team in Ireland's professional league.
High school and college career
Johnson attended Franklin High School located in Elk Grove, California, and later Sheldon High School in Sacramento. Recognized as a four-star recruit, he committed to the University of Washington in 2013. During his freshman year, he posted averages of 5.9 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, followed by 4.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in his sophomore season. After completing two years at Washington, Johnson transferred to Cal State Northridge. Head coach Reggie Theus highlighted Johnson’s agility, physicality, and proficiency in mid-range shooting as attributes well-suited to CSUN’s system. Following a redshirt year in 2015–16 due to transfer rules, he appeared in 30 games during the 2016–17 season, averaging 13.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per contest.
Opting to forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility after the 2016–17 campaign, Johnson declared for the 2017 NBA draft. He participated in a pre-draft workout with the Sacramento Kings but subsequently withdrew from the draft process without returning to collegiate play.
Professional career
In the 2017 NBA G League Draft, Johnson was chosen 12th overall by the Delaware 87ers. Throughout his rookie season, he averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. On October 12, 2018, Johnson signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, but was released the next day. He then joined the training camp roster of the Delaware Blue Coats.
Johnson continued his professional journey in 2019 by signing with Rayos de Hermosillo to compete in Mexico’s CIBACOPA. Later that year, he moved to Ireland to play for Maree Basketball Club in the Irish Super League, where he earned selection to the All-Star Third Team.