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ZaKiyah Johnson

Guard/Forward
SACRED HEART ACADEMY
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

21.3

Average Points (per game)

7

Average Rebounds (per game)
“What makes her so formidable is her competitive nature and ability to take over the game defensively. I have been in Kentucky as a head coach for over 20 years and [Johnson] is the best I have seen or coached against.”
Stacy Pendleton
Head Coach - Assumption High
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of her selection, the 6-foot senior guard/forward had led the Valkyries to a 31-3 record along with the 7th Region title and a berth in the state tournament. Johnson averaged 21.3 points and 7 rebounds through 34 games while shooting 54.7 percent from the floor. The McDonald’s All-American and Naismith All-America Honorable Mention also won a gold medal with the US women’s under-18 team at the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup.

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Academic Achievement

Johnson has maintained a 3.15 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at Louisiana State University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Johnson has volunteered locally at various youth and summer basketball camps as a coach and official. She has also donated her time at the Goodwill Opportunity Center.