{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1992)}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Jaron Johnson | image = | image_size = | caption = | position = Small forward / power forward | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 7 | weight_lb = 215 | league = Basketbol Süper Ligi | team = ONVO Büyükçekmece | number = 92 | nationality = American | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|5|5}} | birth_place = Tyler, Texas | high_school = John Tyler (Tyler, Texas) | college = *Tyler JC (2010–2012) *Louisiana Tech (2012–2014) | draft_year = 2014 | career_start = 2014 | years1 = 2014–2016 | team1 = Rio Grande Valley Vipers | years2 = 2016 | team2 = Perth Wildcats | years3 = 2017 | team3 = Rio Grande Valley Vipers | years4 = 2017–2018 | team4 = Ironi Nes Ziona | years5 = 2018–2019 | team5 = Levallois Metropolitans | years6 = 2019–2020 | team6 = Élan Chalon | years7 = 2020–2021 | team7 = JDA Dijon | years8 = 2021–2022 | team8 = Avtodor | years9 = 2022 | team9 = UNICS | years10 = 2022–2023 | team10 = Pallacanestro Varese | years11 = 2023–2024 | team11 = Çağdaş Bodrumspor | years12 = 2024 | team12 = Niners Chemnitz | years13 = 2024–2025 | team13 = Pallacanestro Varese | years14 = 2025–present | team14 = Büyükçekmece Basketbol | highlights = }} '''Jaron Tremel Johnson''' (born May 5, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for ONVO Büyükçekmece of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He played college basketball for Tyler Junior College and Louisiana Tech.
==High school career== Johnson attended John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas, where as a senior in 2009–10, he averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game. He was subsequently picked as MVP and Offensive Player of the Year in district-5A, and named All-East Texas MVP by the ''Tyler Courier-Times''. He was also named MVP of the 2010 Azalea Orthopedics Boys all-star game.<ref name=LaTech>{{cite web|url=http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/jaron_johnson_820186.html|title=Jaron Johnson Bio|work=LaTechSports.com|accessdate=September 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819093025/http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/jaron_johnson_820186.html|archive-date=August 19, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==College career== ===Tyler Junior College (2010–2012)=== As a freshman at Tyler Junior College in 2010–11, Johnson averaged 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, as the Apache went 19–11 and made an appearance in the Region XIV Tournament.<ref name="LaTech" />
As a sophomore in 2011–12, Johnson played in all 30 games and averaged 13.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He was named first-team all-conference and all-region, and led the Apache to an 18–12 record and a quarter-final appearance in the Region XIV Tournament.<ref name="LaTech" />
===Louisiana Tech (2012–2014)=== On April 26, 2012, Johnson signed a National Letter of Intent with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042612aab.html|title=Bulldogs Sign Jaron Johnson to NLI|work=LaTechSports.com|date=April 26, 2012|accessdate=July 22, 2016|archive-date=August 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814085718/http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042612aab.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As a junior in 2012–13, Johnson played in all 34 games for the Bulldogs and averaged 4.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. He had his most productive outing against Seattle on January 19, 2013, with a career-high 15 points on 4-of-10 shooting and a career-high eight rebounds.<ref name="LaTech" />
As a senior in 2013–14, Johnson played in 34 games with 18 starts, including the last 16 games, while averaging 9.1 points in 21.5 minutes per game. He recorded double-digit scoring games 18 times while being the leading scorer in five games. He also finished 12th in Conference USA in field goal shooting percentage (52.9). He registered a lone double-double against FIU on January 11, 2014, with career highs in points (18) and rebounds (11). He later matched his career high in points with 18 against Tulsa on February 6.<ref name="LaTech" />
==Professional career== ===Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2014–2016)=== ====2014–15 season==== After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Johnson tried out with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League in October 2014.<ref name=themonitor>{{cite web|last=Silva|first=Dennis|url=http://www.themonitor.com/sports/rio_grande_valley_vipers/vipers-jaron-johnson-comes-out-of-nowhere-to-make-impact/article_e681a5e6-8671-11e4-adca-2fd9c9231c79.html|title=Vipers' Jaron Johnson comes out of nowhere to make impact|work=TheMonitor.com|date=December 17, 2014|accessdate=September 26, 2015}}</ref> His try-out was successful and he made the Vipers' 2014–15 training camp roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4890335|title=Vipers Announce 2014-15 Training Camp Roster|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=November 2, 2014|accessdate=September 26, 2015}}</ref> His form during preseason earned him a spot on the Vipers' opening-day roster,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4894430|title=Vipers Announce 2014-15 Opening Day Roster|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=November 14, 2014|accessdate=September 26, 2015}}</ref> and he made his D-League debut on November 14, 2014, against the Austin Spurs, scoring five points in 15 minutes off the bench.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20141114ausrgv/|title=Rookie Geron Johnson's Buzzer-Beater Gives RGV Season-Opening Victory|work=NBA.com|date=November 14, 2014|accessdate=July 22, 2016|archive-date=July 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708122148/http://dleague.nba.com/games/20141114ausrgv/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He quickly emerged as a valuable contributor for the Vipers, evolving from a reserve playing spotty minutes to a reliable starter. Initially, Johnson was slotted as an energy guy off the bench, but with the Vipers' offense struggling a month into the season, coach Nevada Smith turned to Johnson because of his aggressiveness and intensity.<ref name="themonitor" /> On February 4, 2015, Johnson scored a career-high 35 points on 11-of-17 shooting in a 130–113 win over the Oklahoma City Blue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20150204oklrgv/|title=Jaron Johnson's Career-High Leads Vipers Over Blue|work=NBA.com|date=February 4, 2015|accessdate=July 22, 2016|archive-date=August 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818022404/http://dleague.nba.com/games/20150204oklrgv/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Vipers finished the regular season with a 27–23 record, missing a playoff berth in the Western Conference. Johnson appeared in all 50 games for the Vipers in 2014–15, making 38 starts and averaging 15.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.<ref name=dleague-stats>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/dleague/players/j/johnsja04d.html|title=Jaron Johnson D-League Stats|work=Basketball-Reference.com|accessdate=July 22, 2016}}</ref>
====2015–16 season==== In July 2015, Johnson joined the Houston Rockets for the Las Vegas Summer League.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nesgoda|first=Kevin|url=http://www.thedreamshake.com/2015/7/10/8925707/houston-rockets-summer-league-roster-2015|title=Breaking down the 2015 Houston Rockets' Summer League Roster|work=TheDreamShake.com|date=July 10, 2015|accessdate=September 24, 2015}}</ref> In five games for the Rockets, he averaged 9.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. On September 25, 2015, he signed with the Washington Wizards,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wizardstoday.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/2015/09/25/wizards-sign-five-for-training-camp|title=Wizards Sign Five for Training Camp|work=MonumentalNetwork.com|date=September 25, 2015|accessdate=September 25, 2015}}</ref> but was later waived by the team on October 24 after appearing in six preseason games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wizardstoday.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/2015/10/24/wizards-waive-five|title=Wizards Waive Five|work=MonumentalNetwork.com|date=October 24, 2015|accessdate=October 24, 2015}}</ref>
On November 2, 2015, Johnson was reacquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://riograndevalley.dleague.nba.com/news/201516trainingcamproster/|title=RGV VIPERS ANNOUNCE 2015-16 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER|work=NBA.com|date=November 2, 2015|accessdate=November 2, 2015}}</ref> In 2015–16, he established himself as one of the better two-way guards in the D-League, and evolved into an all-around offensive player. He improved his perimeter shooting and became a sound facilitator in his second year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Schmidt|first=Dakota|url=http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2015/12/16/10011046/jaron-johnson-nba-call-up-option-d-league-rio-grande-valley-vipers|title=Why Jaron Johnson Is Becoming A Viable NBA Call-Up Option|work=RidiculousUpside.com|date=December 16, 2015|accessdate=July 22, 2016}}</ref> Johnson and teammate Will Cummings led the Vipers in scoring. On November 27, in just the fifth game of the season, Johnson scored a season-high 30 points in a 123–108 overtime win over the Los Angeles D-Fenders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20151127ladrgv/|title=Vipers Hold Off D-Fenders in OT|work=NBA.com|date=November 27, 2015|accessdate=July 22, 2016|archive-date=August 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818062608/http://dleague.nba.com/games/20151127ladrgv/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 6, 2016, he tied his season high of 30 points, this time in a 126–112 loss to the D-Fenders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20160206rgvlad/|title=Blue's Big Night Carries D-Fenders Past Vipers|work=NBA.com|date=February 6, 2016|accessdate=July 22, 2016|archive-date=August 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818040545/http://dleague.nba.com/games/20160206rgvlad/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Vipers finished the regular season with a 29–21 record, entering the playoffs as the third seed in the Western Conference. In the first round of the playoffs, the Vipers faced the Austin Spurs, but despite going up 1–0 in the series, they went on to lose the next two games to bow out of the playoffs with a 2–1 defeat. Johnson had his best effort of the series in Game 2, scoring 19 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20160407rgvaus/|title=Spurs Rout Vipers to Even Series|work=NBA.com|date=April 7, 2016|accessdate=July 22, 2016|archive-date=August 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818051049/http://dleague.nba.com/games/20160407rgvaus/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 53 games for the Vipers in 2015–16, he averaged 18.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals per game.<ref name="dleague-stats" />
On June 28, 2016, Johnson was named in the Indiana Pacers' rookie/free agent camp roster, joining the team for the Orlando Summer League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-announce-rookie/free-agent-camp-roster|title=Pacers Announce Rookie/Free Agent Camp Roster|work=NBA.com|date=June 28, 2016|accessdate=July 22, 2016}}</ref> In four games for the Pacers, he averaged 6.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. He later joined the NBA D-League Select Team for the Las Vegas Summer League, where in four games, he averaged 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
===Perth Wildcats (2016)=== On July 22, 2016, Johnson signed with the Perth Wildcats for the 2016–17 NBL season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-sign-jaron-jaohnson/|title=PERTH WILDCATS SIGN JARON JOHNSON|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=July 22, 2016|accessdate=July 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725143308/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-sign-jaron-jaohnson/|archive-date=July 25, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-wildcats-sign-highflying-american-guard-jaron-johnson-as-second-import/news-story/41c83966c9ea1518d26330cd9c976cf7|title=Perth Wildcats sign high-flying American guard Jaron Johnson as second import|work=PerthNow.com.au|date=July 22, 2016|accessdate=July 22, 2016|archive-date=February 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216172953/http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-wildcats-sign-highflying-american-guard-jaron-johnson-as-second-import/news-story/41c83966c9ea1518d26330cd9c976cf7|url-status=dead}}</ref> After a less-than-impressive debut for the Wildcats, in which he scored six points off the bench in a loss to the Brisbane Bullets in Brisbane on October 6, Johnson turned it around two days later in Perth's home opener against the Cairns Taipans. While he struggled to make an impact over the first three quarters, Johnson scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and hit a game-tying three-pointer to send the game into overtime. In overtime, he hit another three-pointer to finish the game with 26 points on 10-of-11 shooting, as he led the Wildcats to an 84–74 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/uncategorised/johnson-clutch-cats-down-taipans-in-ot/|title=JOHNSON, CLUTCH CATS DOWN TAIPANS IN OT|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 8, 2016|accessdate=October 8, 2016|archive-date=October 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009175209/http://www.nbl.com.au/uncategorised/johnson-clutch-cats-down-taipans-in-ot/|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, after scoring just five points in the following game on October 14, Johnson was released by the Wildcats on October 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/jaron-johnson-released/|title=JARON JOHNSON DEACTIVATED|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=October 17, 2016|accessdate=October 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019025141/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/jaron-johnson-released/|archive-date=October 19, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Rynne|first=Nick|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/32921647/wildcats-sack-import-jaron-johnson/#page1|title=Wildcats sack import Jaron Johnson|work=Yahoo.com|publisher=The West Australian|date=October 17, 2016|accessdate=October 17, 2016|archive-date=October 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019003326/https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/32921647/wildcats-sack-import-jaron-johnson/#page1|url-status=dead}}</ref> Despite being released, he remained in Perth and continued to train with the team while working out privately with the assistant coaches. His replacement, Andre Ingram, played just two games for the Wildcats before leaving the club after one week. As a result, the Wildcats reactivated Johnson's contract on October 27 ahead of Round 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/jaron-johnson-re-activated/|title=JARON JOHNSON RE-ACTIVATED|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=October 27, 2016|accessdate=October 27, 2016|archive-date=October 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027192838/http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/jaron-johnson-re-activated/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In his second game back on November 5 against the Adelaide 36ers, Johnson scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half of the Wildcats' 106–103 win. He also recorded four rebounds and hit six three-pointers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/wildcats-win-perth-arena-epic/|title=WILDCATS WIN PERTH ARENA EPIC|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=November 5, 2016|accessdate=November 5, 2016|archive-date=November 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105231127/http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/wildcats-win-perth-arena-epic/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/adelaide-36ers/prather-perth-claim-another-jungle-nail-biter/|title=PRATHER, PERTH CLAIM ANOTHER JUNGLE NAIL-BITER|work=NBL.com.au|date=November 5, 2016|accessdate=November 5, 2016|archive-date=November 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105224827/http://www.nbl.com.au/adelaide-36ers/prather-perth-claim-another-jungle-nail-biter/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Wildcats started the season 4–1, but following a Round 12 loss to Adelaide on December 22, they dropped to last place on the ladder with a 7–9 record—in the 78–74 loss, Johnson scored a team-high 21 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/12/22/36ers-beat-perth-8th-straight-nbl-win|title=36ers beat Perth for 8th straight NBL win|work=SBS.com.au|date=December 22, 2016|accessdate=December 23, 2016}}</ref> In the wake of what was becoming a dismal season for the Wildcats, the team decided to release Johnson for a second time on December 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/jaron-johnson-released-2/|title=JARON JOHNSON RELEASED|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=December 23, 2016|accessdate=December 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223202127/http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/jaron-johnson-released-2/|archive-date=December 23, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 14 games for the Wildcats, Johnson averaged 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
===Return to the Vipers (2017)=== On February 23, 2017, Johnson was reacquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adam Johnson|url=https://twitter.com/AdamJ_NBAGL/status/834907719324729345|title=Jaron Johnson has signed a D-League contract...|work=Twitter|date=February 23, 2017|accessdate=February 25, 2017}}</ref> He appeared in 13 games for the Vipers before the team deactivated him on March 30, 2017; he remained deactivated for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/dleague/teams/Rio-Grande-Valley-Vipers/14/Transaction_History/2017|title=2016-2017 Rio Grande Valley Vipers Transactions History|work=RealGM.com|accessdate=May 15, 2017}}</ref>
On May 15, 2017, it was revealed by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) that Johnson was sanctioned for a breach of the WADA Anti-Doping Code after testing positive for cannabis. He was tested as part of regular in-competition testing while with the Perth Wildcats after a game against the New Zealand Breakers in November 2016. As a result, Johnson was deemed ineligible to participate in any WADA sanctioned sport from March 24 to June 24, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/statement-jaron-johnson/|title=JARON JOHNSON SANCTIONED FOR POSITIVE DRUG TEST|work=NBL.com.au|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=May 15, 2017|archive-date=May 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519153214/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/statement-jaron-johnson/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/former-perth-wildcats-import-jaron-johnson-banned-by-asada-for-testing-positive-to-cannabis/news-story/c71097ca28d381090559ee6a53fb7abc|title=Former Perth Wildcats import Jaron Johnson banned by ASADA for testing positive to cannabis|work=PerthNow.com.au|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=May 15, 2017}}</ref>
===Los Angeles Clippers (2017)=== In June 2017, Johnson joined the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2017 NBA Summer League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.easttexasmatters.com/sports/local-sports/jt-alum-jaron-johnson-to-play-for-clippers-in-summer-league_20170626032341/750686518|title=JT Alum Jaron Johnson to play for Clippers in Summer League|work=EastTexasMatters.com|date=June 25, 2017|accessdate=June 28, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hann|first=Lucas|url=https://www.clipsnation.com/2017/6/27/15881718/nba-off-season-d-league-news-report-jaron-johnson-to-play-with-clippers-in-las-vegas-summer-league|title=Report: Jaron Johnson to Play With Clippers in Las Vegas Summer League|work=ClipsNation.com|date=June 27, 2017|accessdate=June 28, 2017}}</ref> In five games for the Clippers, he averaged 8.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
===Ironi Nes Ziona (2017–2018)=== On July 20, 2017, Johnson signed with Ironi Nes Ziona of the Israeli Premier League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/israel/241733/jaron-johnson-signs-with-ironi-ness-ziona.html|title=Jaron Johnson signs with Ironi Ness Ziona|work=Sportando.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> On March 2, 2018, Johnson won the Slam Dunk Contest during the 2018 Israeli All-Star Event.<ref>{{cite news|title=אלוף ההטבעות באולסטאר: ג'רון ג'ונסון|url=http://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=17633|work=basket.co.il|date=March 2, 2018|accessdate=March 2, 2018|language=he}}</ref> On March 21, 2018, Johnson parted ways with Nes Ziona.<ref>{{cite news|title=עירוני נס ציונה: ג'רון ג'ונסון עזב לטובת הקבוצה של בוריס דיאו|url=https://sports.walla.co.il/item/3144328|work=walla.co.il|date=March 21, 2018|accessdate=March 21, 2018|language=he}}</ref> In 15 games, he averaged 10.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
===Levallois Metropolitans (2018–2019)=== On March 21, 2018, Johnson signed with French team Levallois Metropolitans for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/france/pro-a/268768/jaron-johnson-inks-with-levallois-metropolitans.html|title=Jaron Johnson inks with Levallois-Metropolitans|work=Sportando.com|date=March 21, 2018|accessdate=March 22, 2018}}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> He continued on with Metropolitans for the 2018–19 season and then played for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2019 NBA Summer League.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
===Élan Chalon (2019–2020)=== On June 3, 2019, Johnson signed with Élan Chalon of the LNB Pro A.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/elan-chalon-signs-jaron-johnson/|title=Elan Chalon signs Jaron Johnson|date=June 3, 2019|publisher=Sportando|language=En|access-date=August 13, 2019}}</ref>
===Dijon (2020–2021)=== On June 20, 2020, Johnson signed with JDA Dijon Basket of the LNB Pro A.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dijon announces Jaron Johnson |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/dijon-announces-jaron-johnson/ |website=Sportando |accessdate=June 20, 2020 |date=June 20, 2020}}</ref>
===Avtador (2021–2022)=== On August 21, 2021, he has signed with Avtador of the VTB United League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/avtodor-officially-signs-jaron-johnson/|title=Avtodor officially signs Jaron Johnson|last=|first=|date=August 21, 2021|website=|publisher=Sportando|language=En|access-date=August 21, 2021}}</ref> He averaged 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.<ref name=unics/>
===Unics (2022)=== On March 2, 2022, he has signed with UNICS of the VTB United League.<ref name=unics>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unics.ru/eng/news/?id=jaron-johnson-is-unics-new-player|title=Jaron Johnson - is UNICS new player!|last=|first=|date=March 25, 2022|website=UNICS |language=En|access-date=March 25, 2022}}</ref>
===Pallacanestro Varese (2022–2023)=== On August 9, 2022, he has signed with Pallacanestro Varese of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/pallacanestro-varese-signs-jaron-johnson/|title=Pallacanestro Varese signs Jaron Johnson|last=|first=|date=August 9, 2022|website=|publisher=Sportando|language=En|access-date=August 15, 2022}}</ref>
=== Çağdaş Bodrumspor (2023–2024)=== On June 26, 2023, he signed with Çağdaş Bodrumspor of the Basketbol Süper Ligi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketfaul.com/haber?haber=108823|title=Çağdaş Bodrum'dan ilk transfer|last=|first=|date=June 26, 2023|website=|publisher=basketfaul|language=tr|access-date=June 26, 2023}}</ref>
=== Niners Chemnitz (2024)=== On July 25, 2024, Niners Chemnitz of the Basketball Bundesliga confirmed a new contract.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Die Kaderplanung der Chemnitzer Basketballer für die kommende Saison schreitet weiter voran. Auf der Suche (…) |url=https://www.chemnitz99.de/news/1079/erfahrener-scorer |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=Erfahrener Scorer |language=de}}</ref> Johnson was let go by the Niners in October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Entlassungs-Welle in der Bundesliga |url=https://sportbild.bild.de/sportmix/basketball/drei-profis-gefeuert-entlassungs-welle-in-der-bbl-6710e637e9471210bb6a7bc6 |access-date=2024-10-20 |language=de}}</ref>
===Return to Pallacanestro Varese (2025–present)=== On October 23, 2024, he signed with Pallacanestro Varese of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/jaron-johnson-returns-to-openjobmetis-varese/|title=Jaron Johnson returns to Openjobmetis Varese|last=|first=|date=October 23, 2024|website=|publisher=Sportando|language=En|access-date=October 23, 2024}}</ref>
===Büyükçekmece (2025–present)=== On August 18, 2025, he signed with ONVO Büyükçekmece of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=BuyukcekmeceBK |number=1957482003298652263 |title=Hoş Geldin Joran Johnson}}</ref>
==Personal life== Johnson is the son of Michael and Cynthia Johnson, and has two older brothers, Jeremy and Justin. Justin played at Tyler Junior College and the University of Iowa, and has played professionally in Canada.<ref name="LaTech" /> His father died in January 2017 after a battle with cancer.<ref>{{cite web|last=Brey|first=Delaney|url=http://www.kltv.com/story/35742852/the-johnson-tradition-justin-and-jaron-johnson-honor-father-by-giving-back-to-the-tyler-community|title=The Johnson Tradition: Justin and Jaron Johnson honor father by giving back to the Tyler community|work=kltv.com|date=June 25, 2017|accessdate=June 28, 2017}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist|30em}}
==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20160819093025/http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/jaron_johnson_820186.html Jaron Johnson] at latechsports.com * [http://stats.nbadleague.com/player/#!/204189/ Jaron Johnson] at nbadleague.com * [https://www.tbf.org.tr/ligler/bsl-2023-2024/basketbolcu-detay/607384 Jaron Johnson] at Turkish Basketball Federation * [http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/johnson/ "New direction after reactivation"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108074124/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/johnson/ |date=2016-11-08 }} at nbl.com.au
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