Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Magic Johnson’s college stats are summarized on this page across every season documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his college production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering his two varsity seasons at Michigan State University under Coach Jud Heathcote from 1977 to 1979.
Here are Magic Johnson’s college per-game statistics for each season at Michigan State University:
| Season | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–78 | 30 | 33.4 | 17.0 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 45.8 | 81.6 |
| 1978–79 | 32 | 33.9 | 17.1 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 46.8 | 81.6 |
Career Averages:
- Games Played (GP): 62
- Minutes Per Game (MPG): 33.7
- Points Per Game (PPG): 17.1
- Rebounds Per Game (RPG): 7.6
- Assists Per Game (APG): 7.9
- Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 46.3%
- Free Throw Percentage (FT%): 81.6%
In his sophomore season (1978–79), Johnson led the Spartans to the NCAA Championship, defeating Indiana State and earning the Most Outstanding Player award of the Final Four. He declared for the NBA Draft after that season and was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers.