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WVSPORTS.COM Guard Kobe Johnson press conference summary

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Aug 14, 2023
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-- When he first came to WVU he didn't have a lot of experience, but he had a big summer working on his jump shot and his game. He thinks he's better everywhere on the offensive side of ball. Johnson said he found out at the same time as the public and now as the starting point guard and he's got to take that one and be the next man up as a leader.

-- The defense needs to be stay out of foul trouble and work on that this season with not a lot of depth. It's not new for him stepping up into his leadership role. Johnson said he's been working for this increased role.

-- It's been rough with a lot of things going on and they've been staying together and Eilert has lead them through that. Seth Wilson and Johnson are close and he loves it here. He says WVU and Morgantown needed him and others to stay here. Having a relationship with Wilson helps him on the court.

-- Johnson understands that he has to be more now and hopefully as time passes without Kerr Kriisa he'll need to get better. He's trying to have a great mindset and be a good teammate.

-- Johnson says this offense is great with space and the guards working with Jesse Edwards and great shooters. It hasn't been difficult to pick up. Johnson says that this summer he had something click for him that worked out for him.

-- There's been multiple times in his career when he's dealt with tough stuff but he wants to focus on pushing through that with teammates.
 
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