Thursday, former Indiana guard Xavier Johnson had a pre-draft workout with the Indiana Pacers. He reflected on his time with the Hoosiers and what he learned from coach Mike Woodson.
After dealing with so many highs and lows throughout his college career, former Indiana guard Xavier Johnson is hoping to begin a career at the NBA level. This week, the former Hoosier had a workout with the Indiana Pacers, making his case to land a spot in the league.
"I'm most proud of just going to IU and being under Coach Woodson," Johnson said. "I think my favorite year was probably my first year . There were a whole bunch of ups and downs but we finished out the right way." The next season, Johnson played in just 11 games, missing most of the 2022-23 year because of an injury suffered against Kansas. He then received an additional year of eligibility from the NCAA, suiting up for the Hoosiers in 2023-24.
Johnson also talked highly of Indiana coach Mike Woodson during his interview. He said the former NBA coach and current leader of the Hoosiers provided strong leadership and also held the guard accountable during his three seasons in Bloomington.
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