Mississippi State Lands Kennesaw State Guard in Transfer Portal

All-Conference USA First Team Selection RJ Johnson Commits to Bulldogs

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:32pm

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A dynamic, cubist-style painting depicting a college basketball player's movements broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes, using the team's official colors to create a sense of energy and motion.A new transfer addition brings fresh energy and talent to the Mississippi State basketball program.Starkville Today

Mississippi State basketball has landed its first player from the transfer portal, with Kennesaw State guard RJ Johnson committing to the Bulldogs. Johnson was an All-Conference USA first team selection in the 2025-26 season and the Conference USA Tournament MVP.

Why it matters

The addition of Johnson, an experienced and talented guard, bolsters Mississippi State's roster as they look to improve on their performance in the upcoming season. Transfers have become an increasingly important part of college basketball, allowing teams to quickly add impact players.

The details

RJ Johnson, a redshirt player, announced his commitment to Mississippi State on Instagram. He was a standout performer for Kennesaw State last season, earning first-team All-Conference USA honors and being named the Conference USA Tournament MVP.

  • RJ Johnson committed to Mississippi State on April 12, 2026.

The players

RJ Johnson

A guard who was an All-Conference USA first team selection and the Conference USA Tournament MVP while playing for Kennesaw State.

Mississippi State

The NCAA Division I basketball program that competes in the Southeastern Conference.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to join the Mississippi State program and help the team compete at the highest level.”

— RJ Johnson

What’s next

Johnson will join the Mississippi State roster and begin preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The arrival of talented transfer RJ Johnson adds a new dimension to Mississippi State's basketball roster, as the team looks to build on its past performance and compete at a high level in the upcoming season.