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.
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College Basketball Career
Adrienne Johnson played college basketball at Ohio State University. During her time there, she scored over 1000 points. In her final year, she averaged 13.0 points and 3.1 assists per game.
Playing in the WNBA
Adrienne played in the WNBA for eight seasons. She scored a total of 1018 points, grabbed 292 rebounds, and made 132 assists. She retired from playing basketball in 2005.
Life After Playing Basketball
After her playing career, Adrienne Johnson took on several important roles.
Working at the University of Louisville
- She was the executive director for player relations for the women's basketball team. This means she helped the players with many things.
- For six years, she was the outreach coordinator for the sports department. She helped connect the university's sports teams with the community.
- She also worked as an analyst for the Louisville women's basketball radio broadcasts. She would share her expert opinions during games.
Awards and Special Recognitions
College Honors
- In 1996, she received "All-Big Ten honors." This award recognized her as one of the best players in the Big Ten conference.
WNBA Awards
- In 2000, Adrienne received the WNBA's first "Hometown Hero Award." This award honored her for being a great player and a positive influence in her community.
Personal Life
Adrienne Johnson studied at Ohio State University. She earned a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. This field of study is about how the human body works during exercise.
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