| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 8, 1981 Warrensville Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Florida Air Academy (Cocoa, Florida) |
| College | Miami (Ohio) (2000–2004) |
| NBA draft | 2004: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2004–2014 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 32 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2009 | Zadar |
| 2010–2014 | BCM Gravelines |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Julius "Juby" Johnson (born November 8, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for Zadar and BCM Gravelines. He now coaches with Gregory Sesny for the Collegiate Middle School Basketball program.
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