Jalen Johnson Isn't Going To Be A Member Of The Duke Men's Basketball Team Anymore

Jalen Johnson who is a 6-9 forward from Milwaukee Wisconsin isn’t going to be a member of the Duke Men’s Basketball team anymore!

Why?

Jalen Johnson had this to say about his decision!

I appreciate everything about my time at Duke. Coach K, my teammates have been nothing but supportive throughout this season, especially during the rehab of my foot injury. My family , Coach and I have made the decision that I should not play the remainder of the season so I can be 100 percent healthy in preparation for the NBA Draft. This was not easy but we feel it’s for my future. I have nothing but love for the Brotherhood and thank my teammates and everyone associated with the program. Duke will always have a special place in my heart and will always be apart of me. “ “according to Duke Men’s Basketball’s account on Twitter”

And there have been off-court issues between Jalen Johnson/his camp and Duke dating back to early on in the season.”according to a tweet on Jeff Goodman’s Twitter Account”

Before Jalen Johnson decided not to play the remainder of the season the forward from Milwaukee Wisconsin was averaging 11.2 points, 6.1 rebounds , 2.2 assists per game. According to www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4701230/jalen-johnson

Though, in Duke’s 69-53 win over NC State on Saturday February 13, 2021 in North Carolina’s state capital Jalen Johnson only played 8 minutes , was 60% on free throws, 1 steal , 1 turnover and 3 points. game. According to www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4701230/jalen-johnson