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Chris Johnston
@Coach__CJ
Jackson College Men's Basketball and Golf Coach | D2 JUCO | MCCAA East | Michigan
Jackson, MI
jccmi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/in…
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    Chris Johnston
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    Feb 4, 2024
    When I watch highlights and you look D1 on offense then I watch game film and you don’t play D, bad body language and you only hustle to get out on the fast break, I can’t recruit you. Just cause you score doesn’t mean you can play at a high level. Defense separates players.
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    Chris Johnston
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    Feb 23, 2025
    Reading my DM's looking for SG's that can shoot. I want guys who can actually shoot it. Not dunk all the time or shoot layups. That doesn't happen all the time in college. Can you actually shoot and make shots. Can you make 3's. Shot takers are different from shot makers.
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    Chris Johnston
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    Feb 4, 2025
    YES..we have dorms on campus. Apartment style living with full kitchens, own bedroom, cafeteria with a full time chef. We give scholarships. We recruit all over the country and have had players from 11 states. In the last 3 years 12 players on scholarship to 4 years schools.
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    Chris Johnston
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    May 2, 2024
    Watched 19 highlight films in the last hour of all PG's. Every film had probably 95% scoring in it. Whatever happened to PG's passing the ball? Again IMO....a PG shouldn't be taking 16-18 shots a game and ave only 3 assists. I wont talk about the D being played in them
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    Chris Johnston
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    Apr 3, 2024
    If you’re a 3 pt shooter and only thing you send me is 15 catch/shoot 3’s, you’re not a college shooter. College shooters are off the dribble, transition, flare screen, staggered screen or pull up 3. They can shoot anywhere on the floor with very little space. Shooters shoot
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    Chris Johnston
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    Jan 4, 2024
    If your a high school PG and your highlight film is all scoring, you shoot 18 shots a game and you average 3 assists a game, are you a PG? What happened to the PG that is balanced with shots and assists? Assist to turnover ratio is a true stat #truePG
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    Chris Johnston
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    Jul 22, 2022
    If you are “looking for any opportunity” or “need just one chance” then I send a DM and get no response for days your not looking. Just say you want D1 or D2 so I don’t waste either of our time. Scholarships and court time are the goal, not the level for Twitter. #portalispacked
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    Chris Johnston
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    Apr 28, 2023
    Getting caught up on all my DM's. To answer the most asked question in my DM's....yes, we are looking for another PG. If you are a PG and send me film, I don't want to see you just scoring. PG's don't shoot all the time. Separate yourself.
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    Chris Johnston
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    Aug 3, 2025
    You have to be immediately eligible before we will take you. I don't take one semester players any more. I really liked a couple guys that have reached out in the last week but you must be at a minimum 2.0 gpa to live on campus and eligible to play in 30 games.
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    Chris Johnston
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    Jul 18, 2024
    I will admit the recruiting process can be cruel on both sides. Coaches ghost players and vice versa. It’s interesting when players DM in July after they realize JUCO is their only route. I get the “bet on yourself” but I like to think “believe in JUCO” as well. #jucoproduct
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    Chris Johnston
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    Mar 29, 2024
    🚨🚨 Assistant Coaching Position 🚨🚨 I have a paid assistant coaching position open. The position is not tied to a full time job. There are openings on campus. Posting closes in a week. If interested you must apply through the website. schooljobs.com/careers/jccmi
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    Chris Johnston
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    Jun 23, 2021
    Replying to @johnnyhabes22
    The theory of D1 or bust is garbage. I spend countless hours in the gym and watching film. No matter what level they play college basketball it is a huge accomplishment. I give FREE education to play basketball at my college and that should be celebrated for all their hard work
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    Chris Johnston
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    May 24, 2023
    If your going to send me a DM, make sure you know my name and where I coach. Don’t copy a message and forget to change the school and coach name. Take the time to read it before you hit send.
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    Chris Johnston
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    Sep 4, 2022
    You want to play college basketball…separate yourself. Holiday weekend…no days off.
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    Gabriel Damey
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    Sep 4, 2022
    Big season ahead⏰
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