Jasper Johnson returned to Central Kentucky for a high-profile high school basketball game at Woodford County High School in Versailles, Kentucky, leading his Link Academy team from Missouri against Darryn Peterson's Huntington Prep from West Virginia. The matchup featured two top Kentucky guard recruits going head-to-head, surrounded by numerous high major prospects and commits. Notably, college basketball coaches Hubert Davis and John Calipari were in attendance. Johnson, in his homecoming, made an immediate impact by sinking a three-pointer to start the game and continued his impressive performance by hitting a total of 10 three-pointers. The event also attracted several Kentucky players who came to watch the game.
Several Kentucky players stopped by Woodford County tonight to check out Jasper Johnson, who is up to 10 three-pointers for Link Academy. https://t.co/7hkOZSG4pu
Link Academy vs Huntington Prep here at Woodford County. Numerous high major prospects & commits in the floor. Jasper Johnson, in his homecoming, knocks down a three to open the game. @CourtXIV https://t.co/0zrLX4xptW
Huntington Prep and Link Academy tipping off at Woodford County featuring hometown star Jasper Johnson. Hubert Davis and John Calipari both on the sideline. https://t.co/QQyvrIlkQH
This is Woodford County High School in Versailles, Kentucky. Here for a high school boys basketball matchup between Link Academy (Missouri) and Huntington Prep (West Virginia). Headlined by Jasper Johnson (Link) and Darryn Peterson (Huntington), 2 top Kentucky guard recruits. https://t.co/zaelh6wdUE
In just a few hours, Jasper Johnson will enjoy his Central Kentucky homecoming. Johnson and his uber-talented Link Academy squad will face Darryn Peterson and Huntington Prep at Woodford County High School. 2 top Kentucky recruits going head-to-head ⬇️ https://t.co/pkM7LWNYeU