Colorado Mesa University Athletics

Before CMU: Johnson brings Division II experience and a proven winning pedigree to Colorado Mesa after spending the 2025-26 season at Alaska Anchorage and the two previous seasons (2023-25) at Colorado Northwestern Community College, where he started all 58 career games while averaging 13.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting .386 (123-319) from 3-point territory and .779 (113-145) from the free throw line.

2025-26 (@ Alaska Anchorage): Started 30 of 31 games for the Seawolves, who finished 22-11 and as the Great Northwest Athletic Conference regular season and tournament runner-up… Helped the team qualify for the NCAA Tournament… Averaged 6.4 points, 2.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds per game… Was one of the GNAC’s most accurate free throw shooters at 82.9 percent (29-35), the 15^th best mark in the conference… Scored a season-high 17 points twice, including on a 4-for-6  floor shooting performance against MSU Billings… Delivered the game-winning 3-pointer with 12 seconds left to lift the Seawolves past Alaska Fairbanks in a double-overtime GNAC Tournament semifinal… Finished that game with 12 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals… Had eight assists on Nov. 7 against Evergreen State… Finished the season with 29 steals.

2024-25 (@Colorado Northwestern CC): Averaged 11.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game as a sophomore… Produced a season-high 20 points against Utah State-Eastern and 19 points (9-12 FG) in victory over Southern Nevada, plus assist totals of nine against Western Nebraska and eight against Southern Idaho.

2023-24 (@ Colorado Northwestern CC): Scored in double figures in 25 of 28 games as a freshman while averaging 16.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game… Earned Third Team All-Scenic West Athletic Conference honors… Also averaged 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game… Had 11 20+ point efforts, including a career-high 26 points (9-14 FG) in win over Community Christian and 25 points (9-13 FG) in win over Blue Mountain.

Prep: Played two varsity seasons at Farmington High, averaging 11.5 points as senior in 2022-23 for Coach Kasey Walkenhurst and the Phoenix…. Earned second team all-region honors.

Personal: Is majoring in business management… Wants to start and own a business… Son of Alton and Andrea Johnson… Has three siblings— Tyler, Payton and Makenzie… Enjoys camping, hunting, fishing, playing basketball, sleeping and watching movies.

Why I Chose CMU: I love the campus life and atmosphere of CMU. The coaches are amazing and some of the best I’ve been around since starting to play. It’s also close to home so lots of friends and family can come visit and watch me play.”
 
Coach DeWeese's Comments: "Having Cole join our roster is a great addition.  We targeted Cole early in the process based on his success at Colorado Northwestern and Alaska-Anchorage.  Bringing in a skilled and versatile guard, with NCAA D2 tournament experience with be a great add!  Cole has an infectious energy and can play both guard spots."