Skyforce Acquires Xavier Johnson

The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced the team has acquired Xavier Johnson from the available player pool.

Johnson, a 6-3, 200-pound guard, went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Indiana. In six seasons from 2018-24, he averaged 12.2 points on 40.5 percent shooting, 3.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals per 29.3 minutes in 149 appearances (138 starts). He posted a career-high 15.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 33 starts as a freshman at Pittsburgh, where he spent 2018-21. Johnson’s play earned him ACC All-Freshman Team honors, as well. In 2021-22, he averaged 12.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals per 34 games. He was named to the Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Media) Team and was third in the Big Ten in assists per game, as well.

He was selected with the 33^rd overall pick (second round) in the 2024 NBA G League Draft by the Austin Spurs, where he was traded to Memphis Hustle on draft day. He appeared in 14 games for the Hustle between the Tip-Off Tournament and regular season and averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per 19.0 minutes. Johnson was waived on 1/10/25 and claimed by the Rip City Remix on 1/18/25. He appeared in two games and averaged 3.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per 14.5 minutes a game before being waived on 1/24/25. 

Nassir Little and Malik Williams competing for Team USA at the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup Qualifying Tournament completed the transaction.

Johnson, who will wear #3, is expected to be available for tomorrow’s game (Thursday) at home against the Iowa Wolves. Tip-off is slated for 6:30 PM CST from the Sanford Pentagon.