I probably watched Milan and GAC play more than anyone this season and at times I took for granted the outstanding play of Milan Johnson Milan Johnson 5'9" | SF/PG Greater Atlanta Christian | 2027 State GA . She is an outstanding lead guard with high level skills, and very good size drawing the interests of several division one programs. The maturity she showed after losing her teammate and leading scorer, Barri Newman Barri Newman 5'9" | SF GAC | 2028 State GA , was admirable. Johnson’s role changed and her responsibilities and expectations did with it. She had the ball in her hands a lot more of the time and she was relied to help fill the scoring void left by Newman. She did an excellent job increasing her effectiveness and efficiency scoring the ball while also facilitating the offense. she handles the ball with confidence and is an excellent passer. Johnson’s production could see a major increase as she plays her final season before making her college decision. She is a player who could average twenty points on most teams with ease, but her play in the second half of the season helped GAC make a nice run in the state tournament.

Milan sparked GAC in the second half scoring 11 points. Milan had three nearly consecutive coast-to-coast finishes in the third quarter, capped by an And-1. Johnson’s length allows her to play passing lanes. The long strider powered GAC with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Johnson is a strong D-I prospect with size, athleticism and skill.

Johnson did an excellent job running the show for GAC finding open teammates and running the offense, but when she needed to Johnson also was efficient and impressive putting the ball in the basket. She has great size for a guard and Johnson used her length well to create space for and then elevate over defenders to shoot. She took smaller defenders down in the paint and used her size advantage to score on them inside. Johnson, again, is efficient. No wasted dribbles or forced shots from Johnson and very few turnovers. She is a player drawing a lot of interest from college programs and she showed why on Friday night.

D-I schools are tracking Milan. She has great tools – wiry, long and athletic with broad shoulders. When she is locked in, she’s a dangerous three-level scorer who always makes things happen on defense. Against Tri-Cities, Johnson provided 5 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 blocks.

The smooth guard transferred to GAC from Northview. Johnson is versatile across 1-3, armed with length and a confident jumper. D-I interest is already in the mix after posting 9.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.6 steals as a sophomore.

Versatile between 1-3. Smooth jump shooter. Has length. D-I programs have shown interest. Averaged 9.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.6 steals as a sophomore.

Wiry athlete shoots the ball well off the catch. Posted 8 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist vs. Pickens. Has D-I schools tracking her progress.

Milan was one of the more impressive players during the weekend on getting downhill and finishing at the rim. She had great energy on defense with a couple big steals and transition points in the game I watched. Her outside shot looked pretty good although I think her strength is getting to the rim as far as scoring is concerned. I really liked how well she rebounded the ball at her size/position and seemed to be very intentional about crashing the glass as the number 3 rebounder (6.5 rpg) at the 16U level.

Milan’s playmaking is anchored in her aggressive drives to the basket and her ability to read the defense on the move. She attacks the rim with purpose, drawing defenders in and forcing rotations that leave her teammates open. With her head up and vision locked in, Milan consistently finds the open player on the perimeter, delivering strong, accurate passes that set up quality shots. Her physicality and control when penetrating the lane make her a constant threat, not just to score, but to create for others. Milan’s drive-and-kick game is a key part of her team’s offensive rhythm.

It was two years ago when Johnson announced she landed an offer from Division I North Carolina A&T. Johnson has lived up to that Division I prospect status ever since. Her team – Team Elite Hubbard 16U 3SSB – won all four games it played in northern Alabama. Johnson helped to set the tone for her team when Team Elite Hubbard 16U 3SSB was dominant in a 66-12 win over SC Eagles UA Rise 16U. Johnson scored 12 points. Standing at 5-foot-9, Johnson’s ability to rebound the ball and collect steals compliment her ability to place numbers on the scoreboard. She is coming off a season with 4A Northview where her Titans finished with a 21-10 mark.