Ronnie Johnson

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Ronnie Johnson
No. 3Niagara River Lions
Position Point guard
League NBL Canada
Personal information
Born (1993-12-12) December 12, 1993 (age 27)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school North Central
(Indianapolis, Indiana)
College
NBA draft 2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–present Niagara River Lions

Te'Ron Stephon Johnson (born December 12, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Niagara River Lions of the NBL Canada. He played college basketball for Purdue, Houston and Auburn.

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High school career

Johnson attended North Central High School in Indianapolis. Johnson was twice named to the Associated Press All-State and was named the Marion County Player of the Year as a senior in 2012. [1] He was also an IndyStar Indiana All-Star in 2012. He committed to Purdue to play alongside older brother Terone Johnson. [2]

College career

Ronnie Johnson averaged 10.3 points, 4.1 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game as a freshman at Purdue. [1] In his sophomore season, Johnson averaged 10.8 points and 3.7 assists per game. However, he said he felt coach Matt Painter lost confidence in him. After visiting Xavier and receiving interest from Tennessee, Johnson transferred to Houston after the season and sat out a year. [2] He started 13 games as a redshirt junior at Houston and averaged 9.4 points and 2.9 assists per game. After the season, he transferred again to Auburn. [3] As a senior at Auburn, Johnson averaged 7.8 points and 2.3 assists per game on an 18-14 team. [4]

Professional career

Johnson joined the Niagara River Lions of NBL Canada in January 2018. In his first game against the KW Titans, he scored seven points. He had a season-high 24 points in a 126-123 win over the Cape Breton Highlanders on March 14. Johnson averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in his rookie season. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Houston Men's Basketball Signs Former Purdue Guard Ronnie Johnson". Houston Cougars . May 8, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Former Purdue guard Ronnie Johnson picks Houston". Indianapolis Star . May 8, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  3. Neddenriep, Kyle (April 25, 2016). "Ronnie Johnson will transfer to Auburn". Indianapolis Star . Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  4. "Auburn Preview Capsule". USA Today . Associated Press. October 30, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  5. "Ronnie Johnson #7 Guard Niagara River Lions". NBL Canada . Retrieved May 9, 2018.