Cavell Johnson
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Gordon Cavell Johnson (born March 28, 1985) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. At a height of 2.05 m (6'8¾"),[1] he played at the power forward and center positions on the court. Johnson was named an NBL Canada All-Star in 2014, and won its Slam Dunk Contest the same season. He was often considered one of the top defenders in the league, having been named to two All-Defence Teams, and winning the NBL Canada Defensive Player of the Year Award. Johnson played college basketball at James Madison University, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He then started his coaching career with KW Titans after he was appointed head coach in 2018.
Bangui Sporting Club | |
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Position | Assistant coach |
League | Basketball Africa League |
Personal information | |
Born | (1985-03-28) March 28, 1985 (age 39) Fort Washington, Maryland |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m) |
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Notre Dame Academy (Middleburg, Virginia) |
College |
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NBA draft | 2008: undrafted |
Playing career | 2008–2017 |
Coaching career | 2018–present |
Career history | |
As player: | |
2011–2012 | Beltway Bombers |
2012–2013 | Saint John Mill Rats |
2013–2015 | Brampton A's |
2015–2016 | Salon Vilpas Vikings |
2016 | MAFC |
2016 | Jianghuai Shandian |
2016 | Promitheas Patras |
2016–2017 | KW Titans |
As coach: | |
2018–2021 | KW Titans |
2024–present | Bangui Sporting Club (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
As player: * 2× NBL Canada All-Defence Team (2014, 2015)
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