Transfer player from Wabash Valley College … an athletic swing guard who can beat you off the dribble … a good offensive player ... JoVann L. Johnson ... born November 29, 1977 in Johnson City, Tenn. … son of Carrie Johnson … enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences ... JoVann’s older brother is Damon Johnson who was a two-year starter at the University of Tennessee. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played last season (1998-99) at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Ill. … earned first team All-Great Rivers Athletic Conference honors as a sophomore, averaging 14.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per contest…also selected to the All-Region 24 Team...averaged 22.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists as a freshman at North Idaho College. HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tenn. … led Science Hill to back-to-back State titles his junior and senior seasons ... as a senior he averaged 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists and was a finalist for Mr. Basketball honors in the state of Tennessee … played in the Tennessee vs. Georgia all-star game … team captain his senior season …attended Milford Academy (Conn.) during the ’96-97 school year. |
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