Jasper Johnson, born March 25, 2006, is an American college basketball player committed to the Kentucky Wildcats, where he will join the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Ranked as a consensus top-25 recruit in the 2025 class, Johnson notably played for Overtime Elite's RWE team as a non-professional to maintain his collegiate eligibility after transferring from Link Academy. He achieved international success by winning a gold medal with the United States under-18 team at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup, averaging 10.0 points per game. Adding to his compelling background, Johnson comes from a family with deep athletic ties to the University of Kentucky; his father, Dennis Johnson, played football for the Wildcats before an NFL career, and other relatives also competed for the university.