Player Tips: Kansas State Commit Dai Dai Ames on Shooting Form

Absorb the contact. Keep your eyes on the rim. Finish strong. AJ Johnson's tip for scoring inside sounds simple, but execution separates good scorers from great ones. The Texas commit emphasizes body control—using your off arm for balance while maintaining focus on the target, even when defenders are physical.

Johnson developed this skill through repetition, practicing finishes through contact until the technique became automatic.