Marvin Johnson (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 22, 1956 DeRidder, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DeRidder |
| College |
Howard County JC (1974–1976) New Mexico (1976–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
Marvin Johnson (born June 22, 1956) was an American basketball player who played two years for the University of New Mexico varsity under coach Norm Ellenberger. A transferee from Howard Junior College, he led the Lobos in scoring in his rookie season in 1976-77. Johnson was chosen on the second round by the Chicago Bulls in the 1978 NBA Draft.[1]
Johnson went on to play for the Solent Stars in the English league and was named the circuit's Most Valuable Player in 1981.[2]
References
- ↑ "Marvin Johnson Player Profile, New Mexico, NCAA Stats, Awards - RealGM". Basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
- ↑ "Solent Stars Basketball Club - The Complete History: Solent Stars 1980/81 Season". Solentstars.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
External links
The 10 best UNM Lobos Men's basketball players
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