Damian Johnson

Team Number:	34
Birth Date:	03/09/1987
Height:	6'7"
Weight:	192lbs.
Position:	Guard

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Damian Johnson was born on March 9, 1987 in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He came to the Minnesota Gophers men’s basketball season in 2006-07 for his freshman season.

Damian Johnson saw action in 28 games in 2006-07, including four starts. He averaged 1.6 points and 1.4 rebounds on the season. He scored a career-high eight points and was 2-of-3 from three-point range in seven minutes versus Southern Illinois on November 24. His first action as a Golden Gopher came when he played eight minutes versus North Dakota State on November 13.

Damian Johnson had a standout sophomore season in 2007-2008 with 8 games scoring double digits. He also stole the ball an impressive 59 times, the 9th highest amount in Minnesota Gopher basketball history. His agressiveness on the court has become a trademark of his style of play.

Damian Johnson is a graduate of Thibodaux High School in Louisiana. His career high school numbers included 16.8 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.8 blocks per game. Johnson was McDonald’s All-American nominee, one of the highest honors for a high school player. Johnson was also named a 5A All-State player by the Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association.

Damian Johnson is majoring in communication studies at the University of Minnesota. He is the son of David and Yvonne Johnson.