Marvin Johnson (basketball)

American basketball player

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Marvin JohnsonPersonal information

Born|  (1956-06-22) June 22, 1956 (age 68)
DeRidder, Louisiana
Nationality| American
Listed height| 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight| 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school| DeRidder (DeRidder, Louisiana)
College|

* Howard County JC (1974–1976)
* New Mexico (1976–1978)

NBA draft| 1978: 2nd round, 31st overall pick
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Position| Small forward
Stats at Basketball Reference

Marvin Johnson (born June 22, 1956) is a retired American basketball player who played two years for the University of New Mexico varsity under coach Norm Ellenberger. A transfer from Howard Junior College, he led the Lobos in scoring in his rookie season in 1976–77. Johnson was chosen on the second round by the Chicago Bulls in the 1978 NBA draft.[1]

Johnson went on to play for the Solent Stars in the English league and was named the circuit's Most Valuable Player in 1981.[2]

## References

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1. ^ "Marvin Johnson Player Profile, New Mexico, NCAA Stats, Awards - RealGM". Basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
2. ^ "Solent Stars Basketball Club - The Complete History: Solent Stars 1980/81 Season". Solentstars.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.

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* The 10 best UNM Lobos Men's basketball players

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1978 NBA draft

First round|

* Mychal Thompson
* Phil Ford
* Rick Robey
* Micheal Ray Richardson
* Purvis Short
* Larry Bird
* Ron Brewer
* Freeman Williams
* Reggie Theus
* Butch Lee
* James Hardy
* George Johnson
* Winford Boynes
* Roger Phegley
* Mike Mitchell
* Jack Givens
* Rod Griffin
* Dave Corzine
* Marty Byrnes
* Frankie Sanders
* Mike Evans
* Raymond Townsend

Second round|

* Terry Tyler
* Keith Herron
* Rick Wilson
* Ron Carter
* Wayne Radford
* Buster Matheney
* John Long
* Jeff Judkins
* Marvin Johnson
* John Rudd
* Harry Davis
* Greg Bunch
* Tommie Green
* Maurice Cheeks
* Terry Sykes
* Lew Massey
* James Lee
* Wayne Cooper
* Jerome Whitehead
* Keven McDonald
* Glenn Hagan
* Clemon Johnson

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