Falcons Add Transfer Forward Marcus Johnson
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball program and head coach Todd Simon announced the signing of Marcus Johnson on Tuesday (May 7). Johnson, a 6-foot-7 forward, will join the Falcons after spending the last two seasons at Wheeling University and his freshman season at Parkland College. A native of Akron, Ohio, Johnson ranked 14th in the nation for points per game in the Division II ranks this past season, averaging 21.6 per game and earning First Team All-MEC, Second Team All-Region and NABC All-District honors.
"Marcus is a dynamic offensive weapon that can really shoot the three and is an elite free throw shooter," said Simon. "He commands double teams in the post as well. He is an excellent passer and his skill set will allow us to use him in a variety of roles. We are very excited about the potential impact he will make."
During the 2023-24 campaign, Johnson was one of the top players in the Division II ranks, scoring 582 points in 27 games with 25 starts for the Cardinals. Averaging 33.3 minutes per game, Johnson filled the stat sheet, averaging 7.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest. Johnson registered double-digit points in all 27 games he played in, logging 20+ in 15 games and 30+ twice, including a season-high 34 on Feb. 3 against West Virginia State. Johnson maintained efficient shooting numbers, shooting 47.2-percent from the field, 44.7-percent from three on 150 attempts and 90.8-percent at the free throw line.
As for the 2022 season, Johnson averaged 18.5 points per game over 19 games played, starting all 19. He added 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 48.2-percent from the field, 39.7-percent from three and 77.8-percent from the line. Over his career, Johnson reached the 1,000-career point mark on Dec. 31, 2023 as well as scoring over 1,00 points at Wheeling alone on Feb. 17, 2024.
Johnson is the fourth player to sign with the Falcons this offseason, joining three transfers; Michigan forward Youssef Khayat, Arizona State guard Braelon Green and Northern Oklahoma guard Javontae Campbell; and two incoming signees from the fall; guard Jaxon Pardon and forward Preston Squire.
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