|
HERENDA ON JOHNSON: "Marcus will again be asked to defend and rebound from the 2 guard position and he can really pass the ball. He is extremely athletic and can help us on both sides of the ball. He is a player that plays his best in the open court and has a nose for the basket. He finishes very well at the rim and has worked hard on improving his jump shot, as well." AS A FRESHMAN: One of only two River Hawks to see action in all 29 games • Made his first collegiate start against Bloomfield on Dec. 29 at the Pace Tournament • Scored a season-high 18 points in an 83-47 victory over St. Michael's • Tallied a season-best five assists in a 77-72 win over Merrimack. ST. JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at St. Joseph's H.S. for coach Keith Kurowski • Northern Indiana Conference Player of the Year as a senior • All-NIC First Team as a junior and senior • ISHAA All-State Team Honorable Mention • Member of the St. Joseph's 1,000-Point Club • Posted averages of 24.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game as a senior • Recipient of Team Offensive Player of the Year award • Led SJHS to NIC Holiday Tournament title • Also a standout high jumper for the SJHS track and field team, twice qualified for regional championship • State qualifier in the 4X400 meter relay • Member of Life Athletes Club • Active in community service • Graduated with academic honors. PERSONAL: Youngest of four children of Patricia Johnson of Indianapolis, IN, and Raymond Johnson of South Bend, IN • Nicknamed "MJ" • Lists Boston Celtics as favorite NBA team • Favorite players include Kevin Garnett, Chris Paul • Hobbies include slam poetry • Majoring in business management. |
||||||||||||||||||||||
