Tony Johnson (basketball)

Anthony "Tony" Johnson (born September 21, 1991) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Lafayette, and signed with SPM Shoeters Den Bosch after going undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft. He also played for Fuerza Regia de Monterrey.

Tony Johnson
Personal information
Born (1991-09-21) September 21, 1991
Folsom, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High schoolFolsom
(Folsom, California)
CollegeLafayette (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–2016
PositionPoint guard
Number3, 11
Career history
2013–2014SPM Shoeters Den Bosch
2014–2016Fuerza Regia de Monterrey
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Patriot League (2012)
  • First-team All-Patriot League (2013)
  • Patriot League All-Tournament Team (2013)

Early life and high school

Johnson grew up in Folsom, California and attended Folsom High School to play basketball. In a game against Monte Vista High School on March 13, 2009, Johnson recorded 9 points in the 63–42 loss.[1] The team also had a 29-game win streak, and it was ended that game. Johnson received a honorable mention for the 2009 California Boys' Basketball All-State Team.[2]

College career

[3]foot injury[4] lost to bucknell in 2013 tournament 11 points[5] back injury[6] combined 42 points with Seth Hinrichs beat lehigh 82–69[7] win against colgate 82–76 10 points 7 assists[8] second team all patriot league

Professional career

Heroes Den Bosch

On August 6, 2013, Johnson signed with Dutch Basketball League's Heroes Den Bosch.[9]

Fuerza Regia de Monterrey

On August 29, 2014, Johnson signed with Mexican club Fuerza Regia de Monterrey.[10]

References
  1. Stephens, Mitch (March 13, 2009). "California: Monte Vista Thwarts Folsom Again". MaxPreps. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  2. Askeland, Kevin (April 11, 2009). "California: Leonard, Johnson Head Boys' Basketball All-State Team". MaxPreps. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  3. "Lafayette College men's basketball team beginning a new season". lehighvalleylive. 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  4. "Bucknell wins Patriot League title over Lafayette". SBNation.com. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  5. "Chandler Fraser-Pauls to join Lafayette College men's basketball team". lehighvalleylive. 2011-11-12. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  6. "Harvard Wins, Waits and Then Celebrates". The New York Times. 2013-03-10. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  7. wire, Express-Times staff and (2012-01-26). "Fran O'Hanlon becomes winningest men's basketball coach in Patriot League history as Lafayette defeats Colgate". lehighvalleylive. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  8. "Lehigh University's C.J. McCollum named Patriot League Men's Basketball Player of the Year". lehighvalleylive. 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  9. "Tony Johnson, Lafayette College basketball standout, signs professionally with Dutch team". lehighvalleylive. 2013-08-07. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  10. "Ex-Lafayette College basketball players Levi Giese, Tony Johnson sign international contracts". lehighvalleylive. 2014-08-29. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
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