Puff Johnson Is Entering His Name Into Transfer Portal Following Playing Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Seasons For North Carolina

As a freshman for North Carolina in 2020-2021 season,

Puff Johnson was Not in uniform for the last 15 games after spraining a toe on his right foot in practice on 1/22 • Last played against Wake Forest on 1/20 • Had a block, steal and offensive rebound basket in the one-point win over Notre Dame • Big bucket gave UNC a five-point lead in the second half in the win over Kentucky • Made his first collegiate three-point attempt in the win over Charleston • Missed two weeks of practice leading up to the first game due to Covid safety protocols.

As a sophomore for North Carolina in 2021-2022 season Puff Johnson was Played his finest basketball as a Tar Heel on both ends of the court in the 2022 NCAA Tournament • Averaged 5.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 11.3 minutes in the six NCAA Tournament games • Tied his career highs with five field goals and six rebounds in 18 minutes in the national championship game vs. Kansas • Scored 11 points vs. the Jayhawks, including nine in the second half • Helped spark UNC’s late first-half run with an offensive rebound and basket and a drawn charge • Scored seven straight points for UNC in the second half, including a three-pointer that tied the game at 57.

Hit both free throws to tie the game at 67 with 4:36 to play in the national semifinal vs. Duke • Scored 17 points through the game at Virginia Tech on 2/19 then 47 points in the last 11 games • Averaged 13.2 minutes in the last 11 games • Played outstanding defense in two 11-minute stints in Philadelphia vs. UCLA and Saint Peter’s • Career-high five field goals in seven attempts for 11 points in NCAA first round win over Marquette • Numerous career bests in the win at NC State with personal bests in scoring (16), field goals (4), three-pointers (2), free throws (6) and minutes (29) • Scored 12 of his 16 points in the second half • Four rebounds at Miami • Missed the first 15 games due to a hip flexor and sprained right ankle.

“According Puff Johnson biography on goheels.com”

As a junior in 2022-2023 season for North Carolina Puff Johnson averaged 4.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.4 assists while shooting 38.7%

“According to espnapp”

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Puff Johnson would only play his freshman, sophomore, junior seasons at North Carolina as Puff Johnson is entering his name into transfer portal following playing freshman, sophomore, junior seasons for North Carolina.

Following Puff Johnson entering his name into transfer portal following playing freshman, sophomore, junior seasons for North Carolina Puff Johnson had this to say!

“I am grateful to be a Tar Heel. My time in Chapel Hill has taught me lessons that extend far beyond the basketball court," Johnson wrote in a post on Instagram. "I have given 100% to the University on and off of the court. A heartfelt thanks to Coach Williams for recruiting me and giving me the opportunity to play at Carolina. I also want to thank Coach Davis and the entire UNC staff for giving me the opportunity to play under their leadership for the last two years. To my teammates, thank you for always being by my side and for being my brothers.Most importantly, thank you Carolina Nation for embracing and supporting me through my time here. I will always love you, but the time has come for me to enter the transfer portal and take the next step as a basketball player. Thank you all for respecting my decision. I will always be a Tar Heel!”

“According to Ben Sherman article on 247sports.com”