Former Colorado basketball standout heading to Texas
Colorado's rising star has found himself a new home in the lone star state, here's what you need to know.
One of Colorado basketball's rising stars has reportedly found a new home in the SEC, after freshman guard Isaiah Johnson committed to the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Johnson was a massive part of a rollercoaster turn-around season for the Buffaloes, ultimately leading the team in scoring, averaging 17 points per game, while shooting 49% from the field. The son of Chris Johnson, a renowned NBA trainer, quickly emerged as a rising star with 24 points in the Buffs' season opener and continued to impress en route to an all-Big 12 Honorable Mention.
While the 6-foot-1 guard could shoot from beyond the arc, Johnson lived at the free-throw line, never afraid to attack the rim. It's part of what made him the most efficient scoring guard in the Big 12 last season and a hot commodity in the transfer portal. BREAKING: Colorado transfer guard Isaiah Johnson has committed to Texas🤘 https://t.
co/fnnaLSWG3l pic. twitter. com/JzKlql4xXD — Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) April 11, 2026 For the Longhorns, adding Johnson is an immediate youthful boost to a team fresh off a run to the Sweet 16, where they narrowly lost to Purdue.
While Johnson might not start immediately, he'll be a threat to score every time he's in the game thanks to his experience coming off the bench for the Buffs much of this year. Once he entered the starting lineup, his presence was felt nearly every game, and it will be tough for Colorado's head coach, Tad Boyle, to replace that type of scorer. Colorado will lean on veteran guard Barrington Hargress, who averaged 14.