Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers

2023-24 [Freshman; Belhaven University]: Redshirted his freshman season at Belhaven.

High School: Played for head coach Ernie Watson at Hattiesburg...helped the Tigers to a 24-7 overall record, the Region 6-5A title and the 2023 MHSAA Class 5A State Championship as a senior...chosen as the 2023 Pine Belt Player of the Year and also earned all-state honors during his senior campaign...two-time All-Region 6-5A selection...off the court, an Honor Roll student...received interest from Belhaven University and several MACCC programs.

Personal: Son of Anightress and Rafael Neal, and Darryl Johnson...has two siblings, Jayla Franklin (17) and Rafael Neal, Jr. (16)...hobbies include cooking, listening to music and being with family...studying psychology...nicknames are “Dee” and “DJ”...born October 19, 2004.