The University of Akron Athletics
2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster

Jersey Number 34
Nate Johnson
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Liberty Township, Ohio
- High School:
- Lakota East
Bio
2024-25: Named the MAC Player of the Year… named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year… named to the All-MAC First Team… named to the All-MAC Defensive Team… named the MAC Tournament MVP… named to the All-MAC Tournament Team… named a finalist for the Lou Henson Award… named to the NABC East District First Team… appeared in 35 games while starting 34… averaged 30.2 minutes per game for a total of 1056:14… led Akron in scoring with 14.0 points per game for a total of 489… scored in double-figures in 26 games… scored 15+ points in 13 games… led Akron in scoring in 10 games… scored a career-high 31 points against Toledo in the MAC Tournament (3/14/25)… averaged 4.9 rebounds per game for a total of 171… led Akron in rebounding in eight games… recorded a career-high 10 rebounds against Kent State (2/28/25)… averaged 3.4 assists per game for a total of 120… led Akron in assists in 11 games… recorded eight games of 5+ assists… recorded a career-high 10 assists against South Alabama (2/8/25)… averaged 1.7 steals per game for 61 total… recorded 18 total blocks… recorded a career-high three blocks against Western Michigan (2/11/25)…
2023-24:Â Appeared in 24 games and started 21... averaged 23.7 minutes per game for a total of 568:48 minutes... averaged 7.3 points per game for a total of 176 points... scored in double figures 9 times and recorded 15 or more points twice... scored a season-high 17 points on eight made field goals... shot 43.3 percent from the field (68-157)... averaged 3.3 rebounds per game for a total of 78... averaged 1.63 assists per game for a total of 39... averaged 1.17 steals per game for 28 total... recorded two blocks...
2022-23: played in 33 games and started five games ... averaged 19.8 minutes per game for 653 total minutes ... scored 4.5 points per game for 147 total points ... scored in double-figures five times with a career-high 13 points set twice ... shot 50.4 percent from the field (58 of 115) ... recorded 56 rebounds for 2.9 rebounds per game ... recorded 28 assists for 0.8 assists per game ... recorded 34 steals for 1.0 steals per game ...Â
High School: Helped lead the Lakota East Thunderhawks to back-to-back Greater Miami Conference championships ... As a junior, Johnson dished-out a conference-best 3.7 assists per game ... averaged 16.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals per outing ... led to 25-2 overall record and 15-1 mark in league play ... was named GMC Athlete of the Year, first team All-GMC and second team All-Ohio.
2023-24:Â Appeared in 24 games and started 21... averaged 23.7 minutes per game for a total of 568:48 minutes... averaged 7.3 points per game for a total of 176 points... scored in double figures 9 times and recorded 15 or more points twice... scored a season-high 17 points on eight made field goals... shot 43.3 percent from the field (68-157)... averaged 3.3 rebounds per game for a total of 78... averaged 1.63 assists per game for a total of 39... averaged 1.17 steals per game for 28 total... recorded two blocks...
2022-23: played in 33 games and started five games ... averaged 19.8 minutes per game for 653 total minutes ... scored 4.5 points per game for 147 total points ... scored in double-figures five times with a career-high 13 points set twice ... shot 50.4 percent from the field (58 of 115) ... recorded 56 rebounds for 2.9 rebounds per game ... recorded 28 assists for 0.8 assists per game ... recorded 34 steals for 1.0 steals per game ...Â
High School: Helped lead the Lakota East Thunderhawks to back-to-back Greater Miami Conference championships ... As a junior, Johnson dished-out a conference-best 3.7 assists per game ... averaged 16.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals per outing ... led to 25-2 overall record and 15-1 mark in league play ... was named GMC Athlete of the Year, first team All-GMC and second team All-Ohio.
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