2016-17 Women's Basketball Roster
Johnson, Ciera
Jersey Number 40
Ciera Johnson
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Center
- High School:
- Duncanville
- Hometown:
- Duncanville, Texas
Bio
High School:
- A 2016 McDonald’s All-American from Duncanville High under coach Cathy Self-Morgan; also earned WBCA high school All-America honorable mention accolades as a senior.
- Tabbed a five-star recruit and the 13th-best player in the class of 2016, according to espnW Hoopgurlz; voted as the best player at the post position by espnW.
- Selected to play in the Jordan Brand Classic as part of the East Team; had three blocks and five rebounds in the game.
- Led school to the 2016 Class 6-A state title, completing an undefeated season at 39-0, and had 32 points and 11 rebounds in the semifinal victory.
- Averaged 14.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 3.2 blocks as a junior, while shooting 57 percent from the floor that year.
- Helped high school to a 35-1 mark as a sophomore, with its only loss coming in the Class 5-A state championship that snapped a 105-game winning streak; produced 21 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocks in the title contest.
- Was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in the top 10 percent.
- Chose Louisville over Duke, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Texas, South Carolina, and Notre Dame.
Personal:
- Daughter of Robert and Tommia Johnson; has one brother (Attarrius Norwood) and one sister (Avani Johnson).
- Brother played basketball at Mississippi Valley State.
- Born on Dec. 29, 1997.
- Majoring in business finance.
WBB: Head Coach Jeff Walz Press Conference (7/31/25)
Thursday, July 31
Jeff Walz Post Game vs Clemson Press Conference 02.27.25
Friday, May 16
WBB: NCAA 2nd Round Preview Press Conference
Saturday, March 22
WBB: NCAA 1st Round Postgame Press Conference (Nebraska - 3/21/25)
Saturday, March 22
