Perrin Johnson

Height:
6-5
Weight:
215
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Claremont, Ca.
High School:
Claremont HS

Junior Year:

First name is pronounced PAIR-in.
Walk-on forward who earned a scholarship with the Cards for his junior year.
Made his first start of the season vs. USF, contributing two points, three rebounds and two assists.
Hit his first career three-point goal at St. John's.
Scored four or more points in five games.
Scored a season-high seven points against Prairie View A&M.
Totalled four points, four rebounds and two assists against Chicago State.
Had successful ankle surgery April 14 and returned to the court within six weeks.
Had five points, five rebounds and a blocked shot in U of L's opener against Tennessee-Martin.
Sophomore Year:
Started four games, averaging 5.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in those four starts while hitting 9-of-12 field goals.
U of L was 14-0 when he scored in a game.
Starter against Morehead State when he played a career-high 23 minutes of action with six points and four rebounds (12/27/04).
Scored a career-high eight points against Tennessee State (1/2/05).
Posted a career-high six rebounds and scored four points against North Carolina A&T (12/14/04).
Had three points and two rebounds against Lafayette (12/4/04).
Freshman Year:
Walk-on forward who made 15 appearances as a freshman.
Had two rebounds, two assists and a point in a season-high eight minutes of action against VMI (12/23/03).
Grabbed a season-high three rebounds at USF (1/10/04).
Scored his lone field goal of the season against UAB (2/7/04), also producing a steal and blocked shot in that game.
High School:
Averaged 21.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists and four blocked shots as a senior in helping Claremont High School to a 21-7 record.
Second team All-CIF Southern Section selection as a senior at Claremont (Division IIAA).
Was a Top 25 all-star selection at the Fullcourt Press All-West Camp last summer.
One of three players who hail from California on the Cardinal roster.
Averaged 15 points and nine rebounds as a junior as Claremont reached the sectional semifinals.
Also a standout track athlete, finishing second in the CIF Division IIAA long jump championship in 2003 with a 24-foot, two-inch leap.
Originally signed with Rider in the fall of 2002 but obtained a release, and also considered Cal State Northridge before walking on to the Cardinal squad.
Personal:
Born Dec. 12, 1984 ... Son of Lewis and Sydney Johnson ... Has one older sister (Heather) ... Major is communications with a minor in sports administration.
Personal goal at U of L is to graduate on time and win a national championship.
Enjoys reading, watching movies and television, and hanging out with his teammates in his spare time.
Feels Denzel Washington would be the best actor to play him in a movie.
What impresses him the most about Coach Pitino is his ability to make people better.
Best moment of his collegiate career was going to the Final Four.
Chose to attend U of L because "I have wanted to play for Coach Pitino for as long as I can remember, as well as to get my education."
Best basketball advice given to him was to play hard or go home.
Most proud of his sister.
His family and high school coach Andre Smith have had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
Wanted to wear No. 15 because it's his fathers birthdate.
Would most like to meet Jesus and his grandfather.
When he played basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Michael Jordan.
Favorites:
Basketball Player: Michael Jordan
NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Athlete, Other than a basketball player: Jesse Owens
Movies: He Got Game, Good Will Hunting
TV Shows: Chappelle Show, Real World, Entourage
Actor: Halle Berry
Comedian: Dave Chappelle
TV Sports Personality: Stuart Scott
Subject: geography
Book: Things Fall Apart, The Purpose Driven Life, Bible
Musical Group/Singer: Jay-Z, Roots, Dead Prez
Comedian: David Chappelle
Foods: steak, chicken, pasta
Midnight Snack: pizza, pizza, pizza
Vacation spot: Los Angeles (aka, home)
Best Player Ever Faced: LeBron James