Journeyman Known for His Defense Played Under Legendary CofC Head Coach John Kresse, Spent 13 Years in NBA

 CofC Sports Media

 COLUMBIA, S.C. -  College of Charleston great Anthony Johnson has been selected for induction to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.

Johnson became the College of Charleston's first NBA draft pick when he was selected 40th overall (2nd round) by the Sacramento Kings in 1997. During Johnson's college career, the Cougars compiled an impressive 101-17 overall record including four Trans America Athletic Conference championships, two National Invitational Tournament and two NCAA Tournament appearances including the program's first-round 75-66 victory over Maryland in the NCAA Southeast Regional in 1997. His number 24 was retired by the College of Charleston.

The North Charleston, S.C. native was named the 1997 TAAC Player of the Year, first team All-TAAC and honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press. He finished his Cougar career with 959 points and a school-record 520 assists. He also set a school-record by dishing out 7.2 assists per game in 1996-97.

Johnson played at the College of Charleston (1992-97) for 2001 SCAHOF inductee John Kresse. He prepped at R.B. Stall high school and spent 13 years in the NBA with the Kings (1997-98, 2008), Atlanta Hawks (1999-00, 2000-01, 2007-08), Orlando Magic (2000, 2008-10), Cleveland Cavaliers (2001-02), New Jersey Nets (2002-03), Indiana Pacers (2003-06), Dallas Mavericks (2006-07). 

He played in three NBA Finals as a member of the Nets (2002-03) and Magic (2009). Johnson also played in 100 career playoff games scoring a career-high 40 points with the Pacers against the New Jersey Nets in the 2006 NBA Playoffs. He averaged 5.6 points, 2.9 assists and 19.6 minutes played over 793 career games.