Adrienne Johnson (basketball) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1974 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| High school | Butler Traditional (Louisville, Kentucky) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio State (1992–1996) |
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 1997–1998 | Cleveland Rockers |
| 1999–2002 | Orlando Miracle |
| 2003 | Connecticut Sun |
Adrienne Johnson (born February 5, 1974) is a former professional basketball player. She played for eight seasons in the WNBA, which is a top league for women's basketball.
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College Basketball Journey
Adrienne Johnson played college basketball at Ohio State University. During her time there, she was a very strong player. In her final year, she scored an average of 13 points and made 3.1 assists per game. An assist is when a player passes the ball to a teammate who then scores. Overall, she scored more than 1,000 points during her college career.
Playing in the WNBA
Adrienne Johnson had a successful career in the WNBA. She played for three different teams: the Cleveland Rockers, the Orlando Miracle, and the Connecticut Sun. Over her eight seasons, she scored a total of 1,018 points. She also grabbed 292 rebounds, which means she collected the ball after a missed shot. Additionally, she made 132 assists. Adrienne retired from playing professional basketball in 2005.
Life After Basketball
After her playing career, Adrienne Johnson continued to work in basketball and sports.
Working at the University of Louisville
She held several important roles at the University of Louisville:
- She was the executive director for player relations for the women's basketball team. This means she helped players with their needs and connections.
- For six years, she worked as the athletic department's outreach coordinator. In this role, she helped connect the sports department with the community.
- She also worked as an analyst for the Louisville women's basketball radio broadcasts. This means she shared her expert opinions during games on the radio.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Adrienne Johnson received several awards for her basketball skills.
College Honors
- In 1996, she earned All-Big Ten honors. This award recognizes the best players in the Big Ten conference, a group of major college sports teams.
WNBA Awards
- In 2000, Adrienne was given the WNBA's first Hometown Hero Award. This award celebrated her contributions and connection to her community.
Career Statistics Overview
Here's a look at Adrienne Johnson's performance during her professional and college basketball careers. These numbers show how many points, rebounds, and assists she made.
WNBA Regular Season Stats
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game | RPG | Rebounds per game |
| APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game | BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game |
| TO | Turnovers per game | FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| Bold | Career high | ° | League leader | ||||
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Cleveland | 25 | 0 | 7.8 | 37.9 | 50.0 | 77.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.1 |
| 1998 | Cleveland | 29 | 0 | 11.4 | 45.7 | 42.4 | 72.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 4.6 |
| 1999 | Orlando | 29 | 0 | 7.7 | 40.3 | 12.5 | 66.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| 2000 | Orlando | 32 | 31 | 34.4 | 44.5 | 35.1 | 89.5 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 13.6 |
| 2001 | Did not play (injury) | ||||||||||||
| 2002 | Orlando | 32 | 2 | 18.8 | 37.6 | 29.5 | 70.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 5.2 |
| 2003 | Connecticut | 34 | 5 | 17.2 | 35.4 | 34.7 | 75.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 5.1 |
| Career | 6 years, 3 teams | 181 | 38 | 16.8 | 41.0 | 34.3 | 78.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 5.6 |
WNBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Cleveland | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | Orlando | 3 | 3 | 37.0 | 33.3 | 30.0 | 75.0 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 11.3 |
| 2003 | Connecticut | 3 | 0 | 14.3 | 66.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| Career | 3 years, 3 teams | 8 | 3 | 20.8 | 37.0 | 23.1 | 75.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 5.8 |
College Basketball Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–93 | Ohio State | 30 | - | - | 39.5 | 20.0 | 60.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | - | 4.4 |
| 1993–94 | Ohio State | 28 | - | - | 40.3 | 31.9 | 83.7 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | - | 10.7 |
| 1994–95 | Ohio State | 20 | - | - | 38.6 | 20.0 | 69.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | - | 7.8 |
| 1995–96 | Ohio State | 34 | - | - | 46.6 | 26.5 | 78.1 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | - | 13.0 |
| Career | 112 | - | - | 42.5 | 27.1 | 75.4 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | - | 9.2 | |
| Statistics retrieved from Sports-Reference. | |||||||||||||
About Adrienne's Life
Adrienne Johnson studied at Ohio State University and earned a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. This field of study focuses on how the body works during exercise.
