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After dominating the G League, former MSU star Alize Johnson is back with the Pacers

After showing he can dominate in the NBA's developmental league, Alize Johnson is back with the Indiana Pacers.

Indiana announced Tuesday they have recalled the former Missouri State star.

In nine games with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the 22-year-old averaged 19 points and 13.6 rebounds while playing in 37.9 minutes per game.

Johnson was sent down to the Pacers' G League affiliate on Nov. 7 after appearing in three NBA games. He averaged 0.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in three minutes per game.

The forward signed a fully guaranteed deal for the 2018-19 season in July which gives him an estimated $838,464 this season on a minimum contract.