Jerry Jamar Johnson
Jerry Johnson | ||
Player information | ||
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Full name | Jerry Jamar Johnson | |
Nickname | Triple j | |
birthday | April 23, 1982 | |
place of birth | Lancaster , USA | |
size | 183 cm | |
position | Point Guard , Shooting Guard | |
High school | JP McCaskey High School, Lancaster | |
college | Rider University , New Jersey | |
Club information | ||
society | BK Astana | |
league | VTB-UL | |
Jersey number | 5 | |
Clubs as active | ||
2001–2005 Rider Broncs (MAAC) 2005–2006 SKS Starogard Gdański 2006–2007 Buyuksehir Belediyesi 2007–2008 Stade Clermontois Basket Auvergne 2008–2010 Spirou Charleroi 2010–2011 Lietuvos rytas 2011 Galatasaray Café Crown Since 2011 BK Astana |
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National team | ||
2013 | Kazakhstan |
Jerry Jamar Johnson (born April 23, 1982 in Lancaster , Pennsylvania ) is an American basketball player . He plays in the position of playmaker at BK Astana in Kazakhstan .
Career
college
After attending high school in his hometown, Johnson joined the Rider Broncs from Rider University . In his freshman year of college, he was unanimously voted MAAC Rookie of The Year . During his four year college years he was nominated twice (2004 and 2005) for the All-MAAC 1st Team .
professional
Johnson signed his first professional contract for the 2005/06 season with the Polish SKS Starograd. After a year in Poland, he moved to Turkey for the next season . The 2007/08 season, which Johnson spent in France , remained without any notable success. He then signed with Spirou Charleroi in April 2008 . With Charleroi he was three times (2008, 2009, 2010) Belgian champion and 2009 Belgian cup winner. He was elected MVP of the 2010 Finals. After three years in Belgium, he moved to Lietuvos rytas in Lithuania for the 2010/11 season . During the season he moved to Galatasaray Cafe Crown for the ULEB Eurocup Top16 phase . Since the 2011/12 season, Johnson has been playing for the Kazakhstani BK Astana . With Astana he won the Kazakh championship twice and the Kazakh Cup three times. In June 2013, Johnson received Kazakh citizenship and was called up to the Kazakh national team. With Kazakhstan he played the 2013 Asian Cup . At the Asian Cup he was one of the TOP 5 players in this category with 40 assists.
Achievements and Awards
Personal awards
- MAAC Rookie of The Year 2001
- MVP of the 2010 Belgian Championship finals
Team successes
- Belgian champion 2008-2010
- Belgian cup winner 2009
- Kazakh champion 2012–2015
- Kazakh Cup Winner 2011-2014
Web links
- Eurocup profile (English)
- Own website
Individual evidence
- ↑ Kazahks tap Euro League vet Johnson for FIBA Asia joust. The Philippine Star: Philstar.com, June 23, 2013, accessed December 10, 2013 .
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Johnson, Jerry Jamar |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Kazakh-American basketball player |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 23, 1982 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Lancaster, Pennsylvania , USA |