Kedren Johnson commits to Vanderbilt

Marshall County senior standout Kedren Johnson explains his decison to attend Vanderbilt Unversity next year. Johnson chose Vandy over Louisville, Alabama, and Florida. Seated next to Johnson are his mother Melodia and father Curtis.(Tribune photo by Anthony S. Puca)

Johnson, ranked as the 75th-best senior basketball player in the country by the national recruiting service Rivals.com, chose the Commodores over Alabama, Louisville and Florida.

As a junior, Johnson helped lead the Tigers to a state semifinal appearance. He averaged 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists a game.