It’s not often this late in the offseason that you’ll see a transfer in college basketball. Generally, when there’s been news this close to a new season, it doesn’t bode well for Virginia Tech. On Wednesday, the Hokies got some good news, as Clemson guard Efrem “Butta” Johnson transferred to Virginia Tech.
The 6-foot-3 Johnson is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, and played his first three years at UAB. He transferred to Clemson last season and appeared in 35 games for the Tigers, making nine starts.
He averaged 21 minutes and 6.3 points per game last season. Johnson scored in double figures seven times last season for Clemson.
In his final game for the Tigers, an NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa, Johnson scored 11 points. Across four collegiate seasons, Johnson has averaged 7.6 points per game and made 163 3-point field goals. He gives head coach Mike Young another perimeter option for next season.
Johnson is Tech’s seventh transfer addition for 2026-27.
- C Miles Heide (San Diego State)
- C Musa Sagnia (N.C. State)
- F Kuol Atak (Oklahoma)
- G Jaylen Curry (Oklahoma State)
- G Isaiah Elohim (FAU)
- G Ethan Copeland (Stetson)
- G Butta Johnson (Clemson)
