Marvin Johnson (basketball)

Marvin Johnson
Personal information
Born (1956-06-22) June 22, 1956
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 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Position Small forward

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

The 10 best UNM Lobos Men's basketball players

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