“We needed a lot more than Tessa today. I’m proud of Tessa. Tessa is a player who is going to have an extraordinary career for us.” By making this statement after a significant loss against UCLA back in November 2024, South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley highlighted the impact and impression that Tessa Johnson was able to make even after her team’s loss. Months later, the sophomore guard continued leaving an impression and helping the Gamecocks become the Conference tournament champions and the Conference regular season champions this year. Through the 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists she scored to help the team secure a ‘Sweet 16’ seed in the March Madness tournament, Johnson is once again back in the limelight.

Therefore, there is no better time than now to get to know more about her.

What are Tessa Johnson’s NIL deals as of 2025?

According to On3, Tessa Johnson has signed an NIL Deal with only one brand yet, Ryl Tea, back on April 18th, 2024. Since then, the young star has often taken to her official social media accounts to promote the company that raised $6.7 million back in January 2023. One of the first posts she put out with a can of Ryl Tea in her hand was alongside her teammate Ashlyn Watkins.

One of Johnson’s most recent posts, put out around a week ago, featured her posing alongside a CELSIUS Energy Drink. No official details have been given out regarding her connection with the brand. However, the signing might have been a part of CELSIUS’s recent initiative that updated their athlete roster of 136 college basketball players. This was done to get more hands to support a new campaign called “Energizing The Madness”. Judging by the #ENERGIZINGTHEMADNESS Johnson put on her post, we can assume that the young star has also been roped in for the promotion.

Which high school did Tessa Johnson attend?

Having reportedly been born in Albertville, Minnesota, Tessa Johnson attended the St. Michael-Albertville High School. Her basketball career did not have a good start, as Johnson sustained a leg injury in November 2020. The broken femur caused her to miss her sophomore season entirely. However, Johnson would later call the injury a blessing in disguise.

“I could see the floor better when I was watching it just the whole year,” Johnson recalled. “I would watch the floor and I could read my teammates better. I could understand my coaches better.” Eventually, Johnson recovered and established a memorable foundation over the next couple of months.

Tessa Johnson eventually finished her high school career with over 2,100 points. During her senior year, in 2023, she earned the McDonald’s All-America and Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year honors. After all, she had averaged 24.3 points, 6.6 assists, and 2.8 steals per game! In the final 3 games that year, Johnson averaged 25.7 points. This included a 27-point, 10-rebound outing in the title game. All of this resulted in her leading St. Michael-Albertville to its first state title since 2009. The player herself earned all-tournament honors by the end of it.

In the class of 2023, Johnson was Ranked No. 25th overall.

What are Tessa Johnson’s net worth and salary?

Not much information is known about Tessa Johnson’s net worth. That is, in the public domain. The player does not have a fixed salary yet, since she still plays at the collegiate level.

Tessa Johnson has already won 1 NCAA championship with the Gamecocks. However, no one ever minds two rings, especially when they come in consecutive years. Therefore, whether the player and her squad have it in them to secure one this year too is something that remains to be seen.