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Chaney Johnson’s NBA Breakthrough | SEC Basketball News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Chaney Johnson, the Auburn standout who helped the Tigers reach the Final Four, just signed a two-way deal with the Brooklyn Nets — a move that lets him split time between the NBA and G League while proving his NBA worth before hitting free agency. After averaging over nine points and nearly five rebounds at Auburn, he’s now making his mark in the pros, playing 17 games as a rookie and nearly matching his college stats against tougher competition. His journey — from Division II to Final Four to NBA minutes — is a powerful story of grit, proving that hard work can carve out a path even without a draft pick. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/697931d4f63b96f6