Kat Johnson: NCHBC Dunk Champ

Note:  The Eagles recently placed third in the NCHBC national championships.  This is the highest finish in program history.  Coach Will Avery and I have been so busy this season coaching and integrating new players into the program that we have not shared much about the great people and stories from this season.  The "Meet the GAIS Eagles" series and other stories from nationals and the season are attempts to share the news!

Johnson and teammate
Jaylan Robinson
sign autograph
in Springfield

GAIS forward Daquarius "Kat" Johnson took Springfield by storm with a barrage of dunks (12 in 5 games) that ranged from powerful, to acrobatic, to spectacular!  After the word of his highlight making prowess spread throughout the 9,000 plus players and fans in Springfield, every GAIS game became a "must see."  And after the last game, he disappointed none in attendance at the jam packed Hammons arena (home of Missouri State University basketball) with two impressive dunks that earned him dunk champion honors.

It was especially neat to see the youngest fans getting pictures and autographs from Daquarius. Anyone who knows Kat will not be surprised to know his personality endeared him to his admirers.  I will follow up with a comprehensive post highlighting Johnson's many accomplishments during the tournament.  He is much more than a dunker.  But today is all about the high flying stuff!