Johnson, a 6' 7" forward, averaged 14 points and eight rebounds per game in his career. He helped lead John Wooden's 1975 Bruin team to an NCAA title with a win over Kentucky. It was Wooden's 10th NCAA title. He retired following the season and was replaced by College Basketball Hall of Famer Gene Bartow. Johnson was the consensus national player of the year his senior year when he averaged 21 points and 11 rebounds.