Wednesday provided yet another bit of #MarchSadness to Auburn basketball fans, as junior guard Jamal Johnson has officially transferred.
The Tigers already lost Justin Powell but found out recently that both Sharife Cooper and JT Thor would be trying their hand at hearing their name called during the 2021 NBA Draft.
Johnson’s departure follows the Tigers’ signing of Zep Jasper of the College of Charleston, who signed his letter of intent to make his way to the Plains later this year. The NCAA has waived the probation year for all transfers.
That allowed Johnson to quickly sign with the UAB Blazers, as he announced on his Twitter account:
BHAM We Lit ‼️ #Committed pic.twitter.com/qKim5sQi1z
— Jamal Johnson (@_jamaljohnson) March 24, 2021
Unlike Powell’s departure, Johnson’s exit from the Plains didn’t upset Tiger fans in the slightest. In fact, it was quite the opposite.
Auburn basketball fans showed Johnson nothing but love on his way out:
Congrats, dude! I’m happy for you and will be rooting for you.
— Auburn Tweeter (@Auburn_Tweeter) March 24, 2021
So glad you are going to @UAB_MBB loved watching you play at auburn can’t wait to see what you do in BHAM!
— Kyle Brock (@KyleBro99096401) March 24, 2021
Congrats Jamal!!! Selfishly glad you’ll be in Bham so we can come see you play!!! Best of luck! 💚💚💚
— Calliesonblooski (@soAUcal) March 24, 2021
Best of luck! Always an Auburn Man! 🧡💙🦅
— Carra Summers (@AubieGirl1985) March 24, 2021
I hoped this might happen when you left Auburn! Go Blazers @UAB_MBB and War Eagle!
— Amy Pigg (@amypigg) March 24, 2021
Congrats Jamal! Been an Auburn fan forever but going to college at UAB. Go Blazers! 🐲
— Trace Martin (@TraceMartin14) March 24, 2021
Johnson averaged 9.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists on a 36/36/73 shooting slash with one turnover per game in his third season with the Auburn basketball program.
Fly War Eagle wishes him well in his time with the Blazers in the Conference-USA!