Kerron Johnson

Biography

getting here,” said Johnson. “As Coach said in his press conference, once you get here you understand it’s a special place. I can’t wait to get on the court and give people something to cheer for.” Johnson spent four seasons (2022-26) on Alexander’s Belmont staff, the first two seasons as the director of player development before being elevated to assistant coach in 2024-25. He was part of 89 wins, including 55 in conference play, as the Bruins transitioned from the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) to Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) while extending their streak of 20-win season to 15, dating back to his playing career (2009-13). This past season, Johnson helped Belmont win 26 games and capture their first-ever Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship. Johnson also played a part in the development of a Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year (Tyler Lundblade), one MVC Newcomer of the Year (Cade Tyson), nine all-conference selections (four first team picks), five all-newcomer team honorees, four all-freshman team members and three all-defensive team selections. In addition, he worked closely with two-time all-conference guard Ben Sheppard, who was selected No. 26 by the Indiana Pacers in the 2023 NBA Draft. Johnson also played an instrumental role in the development of numerous Bruin lead guards, most notably Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Keishawn Davidson, Carter Whitt and Brody Peebles. Johnson is considered one of the most decorated players in Belmont history while pla