Ethan Johnston to Marquette

[wadesworld]

Deserving of its own thread.  Welcome to Marquette!

[Uncle Rico]

Can we find a transfer that is better?

[MuMark]

https://www.zagsblog.com/2025/05/07/four-star-26-shooting-guard-ethan-johnston-commits-to-marquette/

[MUWarrior4Life]

Welcome 2 Warrior Nation!

[MarquetteMike1977]

Welcome Again Ethan!!

[MuMark]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJW7iAPglll/?igsh=MTJ0eGl6Y2Iycnpldg==

[MattyWarrior]

Welcome to our world

[Vander Blue Man Group]

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Welcome Ethan!  I don't have a strong opinion on his game yet, but the coaches apparently have had him as a priority for quite some time.

[MU82]

Looking forward to seeing Ethan in gold and blue!

Here's hoping he has a great senior season in high school, filled with fun, growth and development as both a basketball player and person.

And congrats to Shaka on what looks like another recruiting win.

[Tha Hound]

6'6 big time athlete? Yeah, he's a fit.

[BCHoopster]

Has a mid range game and a jump shot, does he fit? Seriously, very athletic, nice size.

[tower912]

Johnston is quite the hall.

[Jay Bee]

Reeko loves a long Johnston

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Johnston is quite the hall.

This joke is of medium quality.

[Uncle Rico]

Reeko loves a long Johnston

I'm flattered, but not interested in your advances.  Questioning someone's sexuality or attempting to mock their sexuality is a very Christian thing to do, however.

[Zog from Margo]

Can we pretend that Johnston is a portal transfer to keep the usual suspects happy?

[tower912]

Welcome, Ethan.  Looking forward to your growth and development.

[Nukem2]

Welcome, Ethan.  Looking forward to your growth and development.

Ditto

[warriorchick]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJW7iAPglll/?igsh=MTJ0eGl6Y2Iycnpldg==

I hope he has learned how to dribble since they filmed the beginning of that video.

[Markusquette]

Good stuff. Seems like a nice get to start out the 2026 class!

I see Nigel welcomed him via instagram as well. Couldn't quite infer if he was alluding to the fact that they know each other or played together.

[BrewCity83]

Looks like the kid has some swagger.  I like it!

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Good stuff. Seems like a nice get to start out the 2026 class!

I see Nigel welcomed him via instagram as well. Couldn't quite infer if he was alluding to the fact that they know each other or played together.

Ben Steele said his trainer, Jerry Powell, also works with Nigel.  So I would assume there is some level of familiarity there. 

[MuggsyB]

KABOOM!!!!  Outstanding news!!  Welcome Ethan to prime time hoops!!

[cheebs09]

Seems like a great get. Good way to start off the 2026 class.

[tower912]

Another big guard who can create for others. 

[TedBaxter]

Ben Steele said his trainer, Jerry Powell, also works with Nigel.  So I would assume there is some level of familiarity there. 

I've also seen references to both players playing in the New Heights youth program as younger players. 

[Shooter McGavin]

Love the athleticism. Can never have enough of it. 

[JakeBarnes]

I love this pickup. Feels he's just beginning to scratch the surface of his talent.

[tower912]

I love this pickup. Feels he's just beginning to scratch the surface of his talent.

Agreed.  Shaka got in early on a switchable with a lot of upside.

[tower912]

When EJ arrives, Chase will have graduated.   Wings will be Zaide, Damarius, Phillips, Miletic, Stevens, and EJ.  I hope at least one of them grows and fills out enough to give Parham a rest.

[Zog from Margo]

When EJ arrives, Chase will have graduated.   Wings will be Zaide, Damarius, Phillips, Miletic, Stevens, and EJ.  I hope at least one of them grows and fills out enough to give Parham a rest.

With 15 scholarship players, I'd expect about 9 for the 3 perimeter spots (3/5). Add Norman, James, and SJ to your list, and I believe MU is at 9. Egbuono looks like he could swing between the 3 and 4.

[muwarrior69]

Must be fake news. He is not on the Scholarship table.

[Spotcheck Billy]

But what's his necksize?

[muwarrior97]

Hoping he is not a future St. Josephs player 

[tower912]

If he is, I hope he enjoys his return home and thrives.

[MuMark]

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2025/05/12/ethan-johnston-will-be-a-versatile-player-for-marquette-coach-shaka-smart-in-2026-recruiting-class/83533187007/

[tower912]

Hit the portal to recruit over this guy.      

To any fans or family members of EJ, that is sarcasm.   I am really excited he is coming to MU and am looking forward to watching him grow and develop.