Willow Johnson

Personal: Johnson is the daughter of Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson. Her affection for animals is evident in her cat named Stumpie. In her life journey, University of Oregon head volleyball coach Matt Ulmer has played a significant role, making a lasting difference. Beyond volleyball, Johnson's interests would have led her to be a swimmer if she were not pursuing volleyball. Her childhood was marked by a diverse range of activities, including swimming, basketball, softball, soccer, karate, and gymnastics. In her leisure time, Johnson finds enjoyment in playing video games, indulging in art, cooking, and beauty. Her talents also extend to playing the guitar, showcasing her multifaceted interests and skills.

2023 Season: Johnson participated in the Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Exhibition Tour.

2021 Season: Johnson amassed a total of 1,072 leaderboard points. Over the course of 17 sets, she recorded 59 kills, contributing significantly to her team's performance. She notched an impressive 292 leaderboard points against Team Edmond on March 6, displaying her skills with a season-high 19 kills complemented by seven digs. She secured 12 kills and five digs against Team Lowe on March 7, resulting in 225 leaderboard points. She had 11 kills with a .420 hitting percentage against Team King on March 1, securing 185 leaderboard points.

Other Professional Experience: Johnson played for Nilufer Belediyespor in Turkey for the 2020-21 season. During her time there, she played in 48 sets and demonstrated her abilities by recording 101 kills.

At Oregon: Throughout her four-year tenure at Oregon, Johnson appeared in 116 matches from 2016 to 2019, accumulating a total of 1,011 kills and 306 digs across 406 sets. Displaying consistent performance, she achieved a .272 hitting percentage, securing her place as the ninth-highest in program history. Her exceptional performance in her junior year garnered her Honorable Mention All-America and All-Pacific North Region recognition from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Her accomplishments extended to the 2018 All-Pac 12 Conference Team with an Honorable Mention commendation. Her influence was recognized off the court as well, earning her a spot on the Honorable Mention Pac-12 All-Academic Team twice. In her senior year, she emerged as a force, ranking second on the team with a career-high 2.94 kills per set average. Notably, she was named the Oregon Classic MVP in 2019, a testament to her prowess as she achieved a .581 hitting percentage across two matches, delivering 26 kills with only one error. She surpassed the 1,000 career kills mark in her final match with 14 kills against Oregon State in a four-set victory.