FHSU Athletics
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball has officially announced the signing of Ben Johnson for the 2025-26 season. Johnson is currently a senior at Kearney High School in Kearney, Neb. He is a 6-foot, 5-inch guard.
Johnson was a Class A All-State selection and a Nebraska Super State Third Team selection as a junior in 2023-24. He averaged 18.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game and helped Kearney High School to the A-7 District Final. He was also an all-state honorable mention pick in his sophomore season. Johnson was the Kearney Hub Territory Player of the Year in 2023-24.
Early on in his senior campaign of 2024-25, Johnson eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for his high school career.