Memphis transfer Jamal Johnson verbally committed to Auburn on Wednesday, he told 247Sports.

"I decided to commit to Auburn University," Johnson said.

"I feel like it’s home for me," he added when pressed about his choice. "I think I fit well in this program. Coach [Bruce] Pearl and this staff warmed up to me. I feel like I belong here. I feel like is right for me."

Johnson, a 6-foot-4 combination guard, gave Bruce Pearl the word on Wednesday while on campus for an official visit.

"Just talking to coach Pearl and the staff and talking to the team and just touring the campus and seeing all of it," Johnson said when asked what set them over the top. "I just feel at home here. This campus is amazing and the team is amazing. I just got a great feel."

Johnson also considered and took official visits to Middle Tennessee, UAB, UNC Charlotte and Louisiana Tech. Ultimately an opportunity to play in the SEC and close to home was too good to pass up.

As a freshman at Memphis, Johnson averaged 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and one assist a game. Johnson connected on 47 three-point attempts last year and shot 33-percent from beyond the stripe.

"I feel like I can help them and just bring in my ability to play together with this team and score and make my teammates better," Johnson said. "My drive to win, I just feel like I want to go get better."

Due to NCAA transfer rules, Johnson, who played at Birmingham (Ala.) Spain Park in high school will sit out next season and then have three years of eligibility remaining.

Johnson has a connection to the Tigers program, as he played high school and AAU ball with standout big man Austin Wiley.

Johnson is the son of former NBA first round pick Buck Johnson.