- Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina ("Pee Wee") Johnson (born
August 18 ,1974 inHartsville, South Carolina ) is an Americanbasketball player for theHouston Comets in the WNBA.Career
After her collegiate playing days, Johnson played for the Columbus Quest with whom she won the 1997 and 1998 American Basketball League championships.
Starting in 1999, Johnson played for the
Orlando Miracle of the WNBA. The team moved toConnecticut in 2003 and is now known as theConnecticut Sun . Prior to the 2004 season, Johnson was traded to theSan Antonio Silver Stars .In March 2007, Johnson signed with the
Detroit Shock .Names Pat Hewitt, her high school basketball coach, her biggest influence. Names Tommy Sellers, a high school friend, a person who inspires her.On
March 7 ,2008 Johnson signed with theHouston Comets .Johnson was a WNBA All-Star in 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003.
International career
She was also a member of the
USA Basketball team winning theGold Medal at the2004 Summer Olympics .Vital statistics
*Position: Guard
*Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m)
*College: South Carolina
*Team(s):Orlando Miracle ,Connecticut Sun ,San Antonio Silver Stars ,Detroit Shock ,Houston Comets (WNBA )External links
* [http://www.wnba.com/playerfile/shannon_johnson/index.html?nav=page WNBA Player Profile]
* [http://www.usabasketball.com/bioswomen/shannon_johnson_bio.html Johnson's biography at usabasketball.com]
* [http://www.usolympicteam.com/26_19993.htm Shannon Johnson's U.S. Olympic Team bio]
* [http://www.wnba.com/comets/news/johnson_080307.html Johnson signs with the Houston Comets]
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