UMass Lowell Athletics

HERENDA ON JOHNSON: [quote]Marcus will again be asked to defend and rebound from the 2 guard position and he can really pass the ball. He is extremely athletic and can help us on both sides of the ball. He is a player that plays his best in the open court and has a nose for the basket. He finishes very well at the rim and has worked hard on improving his jump shot, as well.[quote] AS A SOPHOMORE: Saw action in 27 games during the year • Averaged 2.7 points in 10.8 minutes per game • Notched a season-best eight points at both Southern Connecticut (Jan. 30) and Assumption (Jan. 6), while he also dished five assists at Assumption. AS A FRESHMAN: One of only two River Hawks to see action in all 29 games • Made his first collegiate start against Bloomfield on Dec. 29 at the Pace Tournament • Scored a season-high 18 points in an 83-47 victory over St. Michael[apos]s • Tallied a season-best five assists in a 77-72 win over Merrimack. ST. JOSEPH[apos]S HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at St. Joseph[apos]s H.S. for coach Keith Kurowski • Northern Indiana Conference Player of the Year as a senior • All-NIC First Team as a junior and senior • ISHAA All-State Team Honorable Mention • Member of the St. Joseph[apos]s 1,000-Point Club • Posted averages of 24.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game as a senior • Recipient of Team Offensive Player of the Year award • Led SJHS to NIC Holiday Tournament title • Also a standout high jumper for the SJHS track and field team, twice qualified for regional championship • State qualifier in the 4X400 meter relay • Member of Life Athletes Club • Active in community service • Graduated with academic honors. PERSONAL: Youngest of four children of Patricia Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind., and Raymond Johnson of South Bend, Ind. • Nicknamed [quote]MJ[quote] • Lists Boston Celtics as favorite NBA team • Favorite players include Kevin Garnett, Chris Paul • Hobbies include slam poetry • Says being voted conference MVP was his greatest sports moment for basketball • Majoring in business management.