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Perrin Johnson
15 Perrin Johnson
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Claremont, Ca.

High School:
Claremont HS

Height / Weight:
6-5 / 215

Position:
G/F

Birthdate:
12/12/1984

Experience:
3L

Junior Year:

  • First name is pronounced PAIR-in.
  • Walk-on forward who earned a scholarship with the Cards for his junior year.
  • Made his first start of the season vs. USF, contributing two points, three rebounds and two assists.
  • Hit his first career three-point goal at St. John's.
  • Scored four or more points in five games.
  • Scored a season-high seven points against Prairie View A&M.
  • Totalled four points, four rebounds and two assists against Chicago State.
  • Had successful ankle surgery April 14 and returned to the court within six weeks.
  • Had five points, five rebounds and a blocked shot in U of L's opener against Tennessee-Martin.

    Sophomore Year:

  • Started four games, averaging 5.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in those four starts while hitting 9-of-12 field goals.
  • U of L was 14-0 when he scored in a game.
  • Starter against Morehead State when he played a career-high 23 minutes of action with six points and four rebounds (12/27/04).
  • Scored a career-high eight points against Tennessee State (1/2/05).
  • Posted a career-high six rebounds and scored four points against North Carolina A&T (12/14/04).
  • Had three points and two rebounds against Lafayette (12/4/04).

    Freshman Year:

  • Walk-on forward who made 15 appearances as a freshman.
  • Had two rebounds, two assists and a point in a season-high eight minutes of action against VMI (12/23/03).
  • Grabbed a season-high three rebounds at USF (1/10/04).
  • Scored his lone field goal of the season against UAB (2/7/04), also producing a steal and blocked shot in that game.

    High School:

  • Averaged 21.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists and four blocked shots as a senior in helping Claremont High School to a 21-7 record.
  • Second team All-CIF Southern Section selection as a senior at Claremont (Division IIAA).
  • Was a Top 25 all-star selection at the Fullcourt Press All-West Camp last summer.
  • One of three players who hail from California on the Cardinal roster.
  • Averaged 15 points and nine rebounds as a junior as Claremont reached the sectional semifinals.
  • Also a standout track athlete, finishing second in the CIF Division IIAA long jump championship in 2003 with a 24-foot, two-inch leap.
  • Originally signed with Rider in the fall of 2002 but obtained a release, and also considered Cal State Northridge before walking on to the Cardinal squad.

    Personal:

  • Born Dec. 12, 1984 ... Son of Lewis and Sydney Johnson ... Has one older sister (Heather) ... Major is communications with a minor in sports administration.
  • Personal goal at U of L is to graduate on time and win a national championship.
  • Enjoys reading, watching movies and television, and hanging out with his teammates in his spare time.
  • Feels Denzel Washington would be the best actor to play him in a movie.
  • What impresses him the most about Coach Pitino is his ability to make people better.
  • Best moment of his collegiate career was going to the Final Four.
  • Chose to attend U of L because "I have wanted to play for Coach Pitino for as long as I can remember, as well as to get my education."
  • Best basketball advice given to him was to play hard or go home.
  • Most proud of his sister.
  • His family and high school coach Andre Smith have had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
  • Wanted to wear No. 15 because it's his fathers birthdate.
  • Would most like to meet Jesus and his grandfather.
  • When he played basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Michael Jordan.

    Favorites:

  • Basketball Player: Michael Jordan
  • NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers
  • Athlete, Other than a basketball player: Jesse Owens
  • Movies: He Got Game, Good Will Hunting
  • TV Shows: Chappelle Show, Real World, Entourage
  • Actor: Halle Berry
  • Comedian: Dave Chappelle
  • TV Sports Personality: Stuart Scott
  • Subject: geography
  • Book: Things Fall Apart, The Purpose Driven Life, Bible
  • Musical Group/Singer: Jay-Z, Roots, Dead Prez
  • Comedian: David Chappelle
  • Foods: steak, chicken, pasta
  • Midnight Snack: pizza, pizza, pizza
  • Vacation spot: Los Angeles (aka, home)
  • Best Player Ever Faced: LeBron James
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