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ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - Brock University men's basketball head coach Brad Rootes is pleased to announce the addition of 6-foot-1 guard Josh Johnson (Simcoe, Ont.).
"We are very excited to have Josh become part of the Men's Basketball program at Brock," said head coach Brad Rootes. "He is an all around talented basketball player, a dedicated student, and has a solid character. We look forward to him contributing positively to our teams success on the court, in the classroom and in the community."
"Josh is a pass first point guard that has a good handle and great court vision. He can score well from the perimeter, but his best quality is getting into the key to make plays. Josh fits the type of teammate, student and all around person we were trying to recruit. He is going to have a very good career at Brock."
Johnson played five seasons at Holy Trinity Catholic in Simcoe and played club for the Waterloo Wildhawks U19 the past two years. He also played club with the Norfolk Nets leading them to two OBA Silver Medals.
At Holy Trinity, Johnson was a standout four-sport athlete competing in basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton. In 2011-12 he was named Senior Boy's Male Athlete of the Year and in 2009-10 he was the Titans Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
In basketball, Johnson was named Holy Trinity's Most Valuable Player four consecutive seasons (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) and was team captain his final three years. In his final season with the Titans, Johnson averaged 17.9 points, 4.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game.
In 2013, he was selected to the Brant/Norfolk All Star team and played in the Hamilton Spectator All Star Classic. Johnson was also a four-time NSSAA Simcoe Reformer All-Star. In 2011, he was a 2nd Team CWOSSA All-Rookie selection and was a Tournament All Star at the 2011 Simcoe Composite School Shootout.
In 2011 and 2012 he led Holy Trinity senior boy's volleyball team to back-to-back CWOSSA title. In 2013 he was crowned NSSAA Boy's Badminton Singles Champion and in 2011 was the NSSAA Senior Boy's Doubles Badminton Champions. He was also crowned NSSAA Boy's Doubles Tennis Champion in 2012.
The fifth sport Johnson excelled at was baseball as a member of the Port Dover Sailors. With the Sailors, he earned MVP honours three straight seasons. In 2010 he received the Fred Bridgewater Award (MVP) for the best all round player in the association. He led Port Dover to back-to-back provincial silver medals in 2011 and 2012.
"I chose Brock because I've heard nothing but good things from students that are currently there, also when I visited I felt at home and from there I knew it was the perfect place for me to continue my education and basketball career," said Johnson.
"I love the fact that it is a young coaching staff that is ready to do what it takes to take our team to the next level and bring great success now and for years to come. Also with a lot of players moving on, it gives us a special opportunity to grow as a young team and become very close with one another building a competitive program that will competing for years to come."
"I am looking forward to this opportunity of playing for Brad Rootes and the Brock basketball program. I will contribute to there success by working hard and doing whatever it takes to help reach our goals. I would like to thank all my former coach's and mentors for helping me reach my goal of playing CIS basketball."
For the upcoming season the Badgers have now added Johnson and 6-foot-7 forward Rashad Morley (Nassau, Bahamas). In 2011-2012 with Niagara College, Morley averaged 10.1 ppg and 11.6 rpg, leading the OCAA in total rebounds. He was also the OCAA West Defensive Player of the Year.
