Outlook
Makayia Johnson is a tough hard-nosed blue-collar wing who works extremely hard … Has shown an ability to shoot the three, making her a dangerous threat.

Freshman Year 2025-26
Helped JCCC secure a second straight undefeated regular season in program history, finishing 30-0 … The Cavaliers would finish the season as KJCCC D-II champions, Region 6 champions, earn the No. 1 seed at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament where they would finish in third-place with an overall record of 35-1, establishing a new team records for victories and best winning percentage … Played in 31 games, one as a starter … Averaged 3.0 points 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists … Made 41.9 percent of her field goal attempts (31-of-74) … Had nine made 3-point baskets and made 23-of-34 free throw attempts for 67.6 percent … Scored in double figures twice … Was the team’s top rebounder in two games, assist leader twice and led in steals once … In just her fifth game of her career, poured in 22 points to tie as JCCC’s top scorer in a 132-39 blowout over Haskell Indian Nations JV (11-22-26) … Made 8-of-13 shots with two 3-pointers and four free throws … Was also the team’s top rebounder with nine … Two games later made all three shot attempts including two from 3-point range for eight points, along with six rebounds, four steals and three assists in a 107-35 win over Sauk Valley (11-29-26) … Tallied six points and six rebounds in an 86-35 victory over Graceland JV (1-11-26) … Contributed five points, four boards and three assists in a 94-63 win over Labette (1-21-26) … In her only start, finished with 11 points and six rebounds in a 93-62 win at Labette (2-14-26) … Hit 5-of-6 shots including a 3 pointer … Produced six points off the bench in JCCC’s final home game, helping the Cavaliers to a 95-53 victory (2-21-26) … Scored four points and grabbed a game-high nine rebounds in an 82-54 victory over Neosho County in the Region 6 Championship Game, punching the Cavaliers ticket to the NJCAA D-II National Tournament (3-7-26).

High School
Was a three-year starter and four-time letter winner for coach Crystal Lawson at Holland Hall High School, Tulsa, Okla. … Graduated 2025 … Named All-Pinnacle Conference first-team as a senior while helping her team to a 19-9 mark … Named All-District first-team as a junior … Helped the Dutch to an Oklahoma State Tournament runner-up finish her sophomore year … Averaged 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds as a freshman, 5.0 points and 5.2 rebounds as a junior, 10.5 points and 8.3 rebounds her junior year and 6.0 pints and 5.6 boards as a senior … Played one season for MOKAN coached by Dru Wheatcroft and six seasons for Team Griffin coached by Kara Wernli … Helped her MOKAN team win the Tournament of Champions in Chicago … During her time on Team Griffin, helped the team win the Tournament of Champions in Chicago,  a national championship in Orlando, Fla, and the USJN Championship.

Personal
Born Makayia Rae Johnson on March 31, 2006, in Tulsa, Okla. … Nicknames are Kaya, K, Mak and MJ … Daughter of Brandon and Raquel Johnson … Has three sisters: Kalayia, A’neyia and Shy’anna … Major is undecided … Also recruited by Culver-Stockton University, Knox College, University of Saint Mary and William Penn University … Favorite foods are burgers, steak and pasta … Favorite fast food restaurants are Chipotle, Raising Cane’s, Chick-fil-A, Waldo’s, Sonic, Jimmy John’s Panera and Shake Shack … Favorite restaurant is Charleston’s … Favorite TV shows are Grey’s Anatomy, Vampire Diaries and Chicago Fire … Favorite movies are the Fast and Furious series … Favorite sports movie is Love and Basketball … Favorite actor is Jason Statham … Favorite book is Crossover … Favorite cartoon character is Winnie-the-Pooh … Favorite athlete is Steph Curry … Favorite sports teams are the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder … Best player she has played against is Oklahoma basketball prospect and Nebraska Cornhuskers commit Maddi Stewart … Notable alumni are former MLB pitcher Steve Sparks and Kansas State Wildcats senior guard Gabby Gregory.