2010-11 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2010-2011 Highlights: (1/31/2011 vs York College): Scored a career best eight points (3-5 FG) with four of his five rebounds on the offensive glass.
Before NJCU: Attended the County College of Morris (2008-09) and Essex County College (2009) but did not play basketball.
High School: A June 2007 graduate of Irvington High School in Irvington, NJ…Played four seasons of basketball (three varsity) for Coach Eugene ‘Bam’ Robinson…Helped the Blue Knights reach the state tournament all three seasons he played varsity, averaging 15 points, four rebounds, four steals and four assists per game during his career…The club advanced to the second round his sophomore and junior seasons. Played in the Bill Willoughby Classic (New Jersey North/South All Star Game) and the Senior Summit Showcase…Won an all-star game slam dunk contest…Ranked among the top three defenders in the state of New Jersey is junior and senior seasons…As a freshman, Irvington won the Watchung Conference title…Also played on the Team NJ Select All-Star (Linden AAU) team coached by Jeffrey ‘Cass’ Wade.
Personal: Michael Anthony Johnson…Nickname is Mike…Born February 11, 1990 in Newark, NJ…Parents are Wanda Adams and Anthony Johnson…Has two brothers (Marquis and Darrell) and one sister (Maiya)…Mother was a successful athlete herself…His mother and aunt (Debra Mullens) both attended NJCU….Right-handed…Major at NJCU is English…Intends to become an English or physical education teacher…Lists things that make him stand out as: humbleness, defensive toughness, jumping ability, will to win and love for the game…Doubts he would be playing basketball if it were not for his athleticism…Enjoys watching such television shows as Martin, Fresh Prince and Entourage…Worked at Modell’s Sporting Goods throughout high school to help his mother…
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Favorites:
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Hobbies/interest:
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Working out, computers
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NJCU Class:
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Hero/Idol:
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Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook
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Sports Team:
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New Jersey Nets
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Song:
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“My Love’ by Fabolous
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Music Artist:
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Fabolous
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Movie:
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He Got Game
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Food:
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Bacon, egg and cheese omelet
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What do you like most about NJCU?:
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“The coaching staff, basketball team, and everybody I have met so far”
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What do you like about Coach Brown?:
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“He can still make some of us look bad in open gym when he plays with us.”
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Statistics
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