LaTonya Johnson

LaTonya Johnson (born 17 August 1975) is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for seven seasons. She also played overseas in Israel and Bulgaria.

LaTonya Johnson
Personal information
Born (1975-08-17) 17 August 1975
Winchester, Tennessee
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight152 lb (69 kg)
Career information
High schoolFranklin County (Winchester, Tennessee)
CollegeMemphis (1994–1998)
WNBA draft1998 / Round: 3 / Pick: 21st overall
Selected by the Utah Starzz
PositionForward
Number24, 23
Career history
1998–2002Utah Starzz
2003San Antonio Stars
2004Houston Comets
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

College

Johnson played at Memphis from 1994 to 1998, where she was a four-year letterwinner. She left Memphis as its third all-time leading scorer (2,232), sixth all-time in rebounds (686), and all-time leader in three-point field goals made (207). During the four years, the team compiled an 86-34 record.

Honors and awards

College

  • Conference USA Tournament MVP as a senior (1998)
  • Conference USA First Team member (1996 and 1998)
  • Second team honoree (1997)
  • 3x C-USA Player of the Week
  • Great Midwest Conference Newcomer of the Year (1995)
  • First team all-Great Midwest Conference (as a freshman)
  • Basketball Times All-American Honorable Mention (1996 and 1998)
  • USA Today Freshman of Influence (1994–95), one of just two Lady Tigers to ever earn that honor.[1]

References


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