Marcus Johnson Gatorade 2023 - 2024: Player of the Year Boys Basketball

“Marcus is really good. He can beat a scouting report even when you know he’s the go-to guy. He makes others better, too, and plays both ends. Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games. Marcus shows up when it matters most and when the lights are brightest.”

Danny Young

Head Coach - head coach of Shaker Heights High

Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-2, 170-pound sophomore guard had led the Bulldogs to a 25-1 record and a berth in the Division I, Region 1 tournament championship game. Johnson averaged 23.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals through 26 games. In 2023, he became the first freshman ever selected as a First Team All-Ohio honoree. He’s ranked as the nation’s No. 11 recruit in the Class of 2026 by ESPN.

Academic Achievement

Johnson has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his junior year of high school his fall.

Exemplary Character

Johnson is a member of a bible study group and he’s volunteered locally as a peer tutor.

Boys Basketball - Ohio

Marcus Johnson

Peak Performance

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4.5

2.4

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Athletic Excellence

Academic Achievement

Exemplary Character