Kansas is now on the board in the 2023 recruiting class with the commitment of four-star guard Chris Johnson. He chose the Jayhawks over a lot of high profile programs, but most notably Arkansas and LSU.

Rivals’ Travis Graf breaks down what Kansas is getting in Jackson and what this addition means for the Jayhawks moving forward.

Chris Johnson has the measurables, athleticism, and strength to compete for a key roster position the moment he steps foot on campus in Lawrence. The four-star guard is at his best with a head of steam heading towards the rim, where he uses explosion and strength to finish around or through defenders. His outside shot is a work in progress and is currently in the ‘streaky’ category, but he has tools to work with from that level. The newly-committed guard is also an underrated facilitator from the off-guard spot. Johnson’s physical strength and build allow him to project defensive potential at the next level.

With Kansas’ first commitment in the 2023 class, the natural thing to do is look forward and see what’s next. This is a year where Bill Self will probably hit the portal very hard and only take a few high school prospects. Right now, the Jayhawks are in a good position with five-star center Dennis Evans. Evans is 7-foot-1 with a 7-foot-7 wingspan and would have to go to college for two seasons. They’re also in hot pursuit of five-star point guard Mikey Williams to help round out the backcourt.