Hazel Green's Kristen Johnson signs with Florida A&M

The senior guard is a three-time state champion and two-time regional MVP.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:08am

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Hazel Green standout Kristen Johnson celebrated signing with Florida A&M on Wednesday afternoon. Johnson is a three-time state champion and two-time regional MVP, and her decision to go to FAMU starts with her faith and the connection she feels with the coach.

Why it matters

Johnson's signing continues Hazel Green's strong tradition of producing Division I basketball talent, with 34 Trojans signing to play collegiately over the last 12 years.

The details

Johnson says her decision to go to FAMU was influenced by her Christian faith and the 'God-fearing' nature of the coaching staff. Her high school coach Demetrius Miller praised her work ethic and high basketball IQ, noting that FAMU is 'getting a great player'.

  • Kristen Johnson signed with Florida A&M on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.
  • On Tuesday, April 15, 2026, Johnson was named the 6A Player of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

The players

Kristen Johnson

A senior guard at Hazel Green High School who is a three-time state champion and two-time regional MVP.

Demetrius Miller

The head coach of the Hazel Green High School basketball team.

Bridgette Gordon

The head coach of the Florida A&M women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“'It really has a home feeling, I love my coach, Bridgette Gordon. She's really God-fearing, and that really brought me to her cause, I'm also a Christian.'”

— Kristen Johnson, Player

“'They [Florida A&M] are getting a great player, high IQ, somebody that's going to work hard. Her work ethic is just unmatched.'”

— Demetrius Miller, Hazel Green Head Coach

“'It was great to finally have all my hard work come back and really mean something. Truly awesome.'”

— Kristen Johnson, Player

What’s next

Several of Johnson's Hazel Green teammates are expected to sign with colleges in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Kristen Johnson's signing with Florida A&M continues Hazel Green High School's strong tradition of producing Division I basketball talent, with 34 Trojans signing to play collegiately over the last 12 years. Her Christian faith, strong work ethic, and high basketball IQ make her an exciting addition to the FAMU program.