Kansas State lands Bowling Green transfer Marcus Johnson
May 21 - Former Bowling Green big man Marcus Johnson announced his commitment to Kansas State on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-7 senior forward averaged 16.2 points and 5.0 rebounds in 32 starts for the Falcons in 2024-25.
Johnson shot 89.8 percent from the free-throw line and 39.4 percent from 3-point range.
He scored at least 20 points in a game 13 times, including 23 in a Nov. 16 loss at Michigan State.
Johnson played his first three seasons at Division II Wheeling University in West Virginia.
--Field Level Media
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