The #1 Recruit In West Virginia: Maki Johnson

Maki Johnson is a 4 Star recruit who plays Guard at Huntington Prep. Johnson is ranked as the 34th best recruit in the Class of 2023 and is a Top 5 Combo Guard in the class as well. In addition, Johnson is listed as the #1 recruit in the state of West Virginia. According to 247 Sports, his top offers are, Maryland, Auburn, and Virginia Tech.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NBA Players?

Andrew Wiggins was someone I was really inspired by because I grew up watching him play and saw how hard he worked on his game.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Wouldn’t say I really have a rival but we usually go at it with IMG.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Anything Lil Baby or Rod Wave.

What is your offseason training like?

 I try to go just as hard or even harder in the off-season. Lots of skill work and weight training everyday.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career, so far?

Dunking on someone my freshman year.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?

AJ Hoggard or Jaemyn Brakefield

What do you look for in choosing a college?

The way they coach and I want to work hard. Which they do at every college I’m sure.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

They started looking at me my 8th grade year but I didn’t get an offer until my freshman year.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Lary Bird

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

When Ray Allen hit the buzzer beater to send the heat into overtime with the Spurs.