Deante Johnson
54 Deante Johnson
  • Height:
    6-8
  • Weight:
    0
  • Hometown:
    Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Position:
    F
  • Year:
    JR

Bio

Second Year with the Bulldogs

As a Sophomore (2012-13):

  • Was inserted into the Bulldogs’ lineup in the second half of the season and immediately contributed.
  • Played in 10 games, starting eight at center.
  • Averaged 18.1 points a game and 9.9 rebounds a game. Also blocked 11 shots.
  • Shot 64 percent from the field on the year (76-of-119).
  • Scored in double-digits in nine of the 10 games he played in, going over the 20-point barrier six times.
  • Recorded seven double-doubles.
  • Had highs in points and rebounds in his regular season debut, scoring 25 points and snatching 13 rebounds at Reinhardt on Jan. 3.
  • Scored 24 points twice - Jan. 5 vs. Montreat (N.C.) and Feb. 9 vs. Cincinnati-Clermont - leading Union to victories in both games.
  • Was the AAC’s Player of the Week for the period ending Feb. 18 after leading Union to conference wins over Point (Ga.) and Bryan (Tenn.).
  • In Point game (Feb. 13), Johnson made game-tying layup at the end of regulation, and broke a tie in double overtime with a jumper, pacing Union to an 82-75 double OT win.