Riley Johnson

Riley Johnson and Dillon Hatfield each have seven points for Hoover. Here, Johnson drives and flips in a shot to beat the halftime buzzer.

Riley Johnson(@Riley_Johnson5) has put together a season that demands attention as the Herbert Hoover High School standout from the Class of 2027 continues lighting up scoreboards and establishing himself as one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the region. A two-time All Conference and All Kanawha Valley selection, Riley has elevated his game to another level this year with a blistering 20.4 points per game while leading the Cardinal Conference in points, field goals, 3s, and points per game, while also sitting 3rd in all of AAA in scoring and holding the top spot in made 3s. When Riley catches rhythm, the game can flip in an instant, as proven by his three explosive 40-point performances that showcased his ability to take over and control the tempo of a game. A true three-level scorer, Riley can punish defenses from deep, slice through defenders to finish at the rim, or rise up and deliver from the midrange when the moment demands it. His confidence shines every time he steps on the floor, playing with the belief that he is the best player in the gym while still maintaining the vision and IQ to elevate the players around him by creating opportunities and finding teammates in scoring positions. On the other end, he brings that same competitive fire, embracing the challenge of locking down whoever is in front of him when his team needs a stop. With a coachable mindset, natural leadership qualities, and the drive to push both himself and his teammates to grow as players and people, Riley is proving night after night that he is not just putting up numbers; he is building a reputation as a dynamic competitor capable of taking over games and carrying momentum for his program whenever the lights get brightest. @WVHustle_Slack @BlueChipsNation @OllyReedSports @BracketSportz1 @PrepHoops_WV

Mid season Highlights Co/2027 Guard

Final Nitro 66 Herbert Hoover 61 Huskies got as close as 2 points in fourth quarter. Johnson 32 points for Hoover; Crouch 18 for Nitro #wvboysbb @gazmailsports

#wvboysbb Nitro 66, Herbert Hoover 61 Nitro (11-5) Collin Crouch 18 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast Ty Stephens 14 pts, 8 ast Chris Radcliffe 14 pts Timmy Lovejoy 10 pts, 6 reb, 4 stl, 3 blk Ja’lei Burnette 10 pts HH (8-10) Riley Johnson 32 pts, 6 reb Silas Anderson 8 pts, 6 reb Sam Kee 8 pts

Hoover’s Riley Johnson passes to Sam Kee in the foul lane, with Kee’s bucket giving the Huskies a 10-9 lead.

Riley Johnson was the game’s high scorer with 32 points for Hoover. Here, he knocks down a pull-up jumper to shave the Huskies’ deficit to 36-28.

After a great call with @hughwerner3 I am blessed and honored to receive an offer from Grinnell College!! #AGTG #BLESSED @HFCBarnes @jfields50 @HHHuskiesFB @mfarrellsports

Middle of the season highlights (10-0) 7.3 PPG 2.0 REB 1.8 AST 1 STL 52.5% from the field 32.1% from 3 @gwhsbasketball @MidwestBBClub @MiddieDK @Coach_DrewD @scottwstrode @KevinMoses38 @PrepHoops_WV @OllyReedSports

100% COMMITTED!! @_CoachTAllen @Coachweiss30 @CoachJermAustin @CoachWoodmanMSU @CoachEverhart @jfields50 @HHHuskiesFB

Merry Christmas! Here is my list so far for the top scoring outbursts this season in #wvprepbb Noah Lewis 46 Eli Sancomb 45 Harry Silvis 44 Coby Dillon 40 Riley Johnson 40 Jerin Westfall 39 Taylor Carder 39 Jeremy Philips 38 Eli Patton 37 Trey Huggins 37

@haus_media Player of the Game & Final Score Herbert Hoover’s Riley Johnson who had 27 points in the win over Calgary Baptist 63-45‼️ Sponsored By: @PocaValleyBank , Appalachian Medical , A Special Touch In-Home Care , Erica Lord Law Group 📸: @EssayMediaWV

Thank you @mosesk225 for the article!! Go check it out on his page and this link below! @CoachRThomas22 @OllyReedSports @Taylor_Kennedy7 @HH_Hoops @SWVHustle2025 kevinmosesscouting.com/post/the-pulse…

After a great conversation with @CoachDaught I am blessed to receive my 4th offer from the University of Charleston! @jfields50 @coachtesch

2025-2026 Herbert Hoover Boys Basketball Team 🏀

CAREER STATS&FILM 2,960 rushing yds 54 TDs 2,452 receiving yds 19 TDs 1 Punt Return TD 5,412 ALL PURPOSE YDS 75 TDs DEFENSE (Senior season only) 39 tackles 19 assists 1/2 sack 4 INT (1 TD) 4 PBU 1 FF @jfields50 @HHHuskiesFB @PullUpNRek304 hudl.com/v/2THhc0

Mark your Calendars 🗓️ Our 2025-2026 schedule is here! #PlayLikeAChampion 🔵🏀

After a great conversation and visit with @cornett_scott I’m blessed to announce that I have received an offer to play college basketball & baseball at Alice Lloyd College!! #AGTG @CoachRThomas22 @OllyReedSports @mosesk225