History of Samson Johnson in Timeline
Samson Johnson is a Togolese college basketball player currently playing for the UConn Huskies in the Big East Conference. He is recognized for his athletic abilities in basketball and is considered a prominent figure in college sports. He is a notable athlete from Togo, showcasing talent in a competitive US college league.
July 28, 2002: Samson Johnson's Birth
On July 28, 2002, Samson Roosevelt Faical Kuessi Johnson was born. He is a Togolese college basketball player.
October 2020: Slam16 All-Star Game MVP
In October 2020, at a Slam16 all-star game at Gauchos Gym in The Bronx, Johnson recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, and six blocks, earning Co-Most Valuable Player honors.
November 2020: Signs with UConn Huskies
In November 2020, Samson Johnson signed his national letter of intent to play for the UConn Huskies men's basketball program and was rated No. 39 in the nation according to ESPN. He moved up in the 247Sports recruiting site’s composite rankings, as well, from No. 76 back in November to No. 63.
May 2021: Needs to Add Strength
In May 2021, Jay David, Johnson’s coach at the youth basketball program NY Jayhawks AAU, stressed that Johnson needed to add more strength to compete better in the physical Big East Conference.
2021: Top Recruit in UConn's Class
In 2021, Samson Johnson was considered the top incoming basketball recruit in UConn’s class.
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