Isaiah Johnson Commits to Texas After Standout Freshman Season at Colorado

The talented guard will look to build on his record-setting debut with the Longhorns next season.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:21pm

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Isaiah Johnson, a standout freshman guard for the Colorado Buffaloes, has committed to transfer to the Texas Longhorns for the upcoming season. Johnson set the individual freshman scoring record at Colorado last year, averaging 16.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while shooting an efficient 48.6% from the field, 37.8% from three, and 82.1% from the free-throw line.

Why it matters

Johnson's departure leaves a significant scoring void for the Buffaloes, who will need to address the loss through the transfer portal and continued development of their young backcourt. Meanwhile, Johnson's arrival provides a major boost for the Longhorns, who are losing much of their backcourt production to graduation and are looking for an efficient, high-scoring guard to lead their offense.

The details

As a freshman, Johnson consistently showcased his scoring prowess and playmaking ability, putting pressure on opposing guards and generating easy offense for Colorado. His skill set and talent as one of the better young guards in the country drew interest from several programs, but the opportunity to play in the Big 12 and compete in the NCAA Tournament with Texas ultimately proved to be an opportunity Johnson couldn't pass up.

  • In the 2025 season, Johnson averaged 16.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
  • Following the close of the college basketball season, Johnson has committed to the Texas Longhorns out of the transfer portal.

The players

Isaiah Johnson

A standout freshman guard who set the individual freshman scoring record at Colorado last season, averaging 16.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.

Tad Boyle

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who will need to address the loss of Johnson through the transfer portal and continued development of their young backcourt.

Tramon Mark

A graduating guard for the Texas Longhorns, leaving a void in the backcourt that Johnson will look to fill.

Jordan Pope

A graduating guard for the Texas Longhorns, leaving a void in the backcourt that Johnson will look to fill.

Chendall Weaver

A graduating guard for the Texas Longhorns, leaving a void in the backcourt that Johnson will look to fill.

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What’s next

Johnson will look to step in and be a major contributor for the Longhorns next season, as Texas looks to replace the production of their departing backcourt. Meanwhile, Colorado will need to address the scoring void left by Johnson's departure through the transfer portal and continued development of their young guards.

The takeaway

Isaiah Johnson's transfer to Texas provides a significant boost for the Longhorns' backcourt, while also leaving a hole for the Colorado Buffaloes to fill. Johnson's scoring prowess and playmaking ability make him a valuable addition for Texas, who will look to build on their recent NCAA Tournament success. The Buffaloes, on the other hand, will need to get creative in the transfer market and rely on their young talent to offset the loss of their star freshman.