May 2 – Not one, but two Austin basketball stars will play at the next level.
Seniors Jordan Johnson and Isaiah Fuller signed to play college basketball during a ceremony at Austin High School last week. Johnson will attend Georgia Highlands College, while Fuller will attend Volunteer State Community College.
“To have two players signed shows how much hard work has been put in, not just individually but as a team,” Austin coach Desmond Phillips said.
Both players were key pieces for an Austin team that finished 27-6, finished the regular season second in Class 7A and advanced to the Sweet 16 last year.
Johnson scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds per game, while Fuller averaged 11 points and six rebounds.
“They led us in scoring, rebounding, assists and free throw percentage — if there was a statistic, they were near the top,” Phillips said. “They’re leaving behind some big shoes to fill.”
Phillips said the impact they will both make at the college will be the same as it was at Austin.
“They are both excellent workers and are ordinary people. They are constantly working to improve,” Phillips said.
– caleb.suggs@decaturdaily.com or 256-340-2395. Twitter @CalebSuggs2
