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Jersey Number 33
Damien Johnson
- Position:
- Guard
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Sacramento, CA
- High School:
- Cordova HS
1996-97 Tied for first on the team in steals ... Led the team in scoring on three occasions, and in rebounding one time ... Scored a career-high 28 points on March 6 in the NCAA West Regional against Montana State Billings ...
American River JC (1995-96) Named conference MVP, all-state, and honorable mention, All-American after averaging 26 points, 8.7 rebounds, three assists and 2.9 steals in leading the Beavers to the final 16 of the state tournament ...
American River JC (1994-95) ...
High School Averaged 10 points, five rebounds and three assists as a senior at Cordova High School ...
Personal Damien Johnson is the son of Janet Butler ... Majoring in liberal studies ...
Damien Johnson's Career Stats
American River JC (1995-96) Named conference MVP, all-state, and honorable mention, All-American after averaging 26 points, 8.7 rebounds, three assists and 2.9 steals in leading the Beavers to the final 16 of the state tournament ...
American River JC (1994-95) ...
High School Averaged 10 points, five rebounds and three assists as a senior at Cordova High School ...
Personal Damien Johnson is the son of Janet Butler ... Majoring in liberal studies ...
Damien Johnson's Career Stats
| Year | GP-GS | Min | Avg | FG-FGA | FG% | 3G-3GA | 3G% | FT-FTA | FT% | O | D | Tot | Avg | PF-DQ | A | TO | B | S | Pts | Avg |
| 1996-97 | 28- | 101-217 | .465 | 25-73 | .342 | 34-47 | .723 | 31 | 49 | 80 | 2.9 | 43- | 37 | 48 | 7 | 43 | 261 | 9.3 | ||
| Totals | 28- | 101-217 | .465 | 25-73 | .342 | 34-47 | .723 | 31 | 49 | 80 | 2.9 | 43- | 37 | 48 | 7 | 43 | 261 | 9.3 |
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