The hard work was finally rewarded after Johnson’s junior year, when he skyrocketed by several inches. He took off as a prospect, leading to his stealth commitment to Pitt. He graduated there in three years, then got his master’s degree in sports administration from UNC in two. In basketball, his IQ served him equally well.

Cam Johnson sent a message after receiving the news that the Nugget will acquire him from the Nets in a major trade on Monday night,