Wesley Johnson

Team Number:	4
Birth Date:	07/11/1987
Height:	6'7"
Weight:	206lbs.
Position:	Shooting Guard

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Wesley JaMarr Johnson was born on July 11, 1987 in Corsicana, Texas. In high school he averaged 15.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.3 blocks as a senior at Corsicana High School. He was a first-team all-district pick in 2004 and 2005.

As a freshman at Iowa State, Johnson was named to the Big 12 all-Rookie team and earned honorable mention freshman All-America honors after averaging 12.3 points and 7.9 rebounds, starting 30 of 31 games. Johnson's highlights from his freshman year included 14 points and 13 rebounds in win against Missouri, including the game-winner on a tip-in with 1.6 seconds left. Johnson made the decision to transfer following the 2008 season, and selected Syracuse.

Johnson was named Big East Player of the Year on March 9, 2010, finishing with season averages of 16.0 points and 8.4 rebounds. On March 29, 2010, Johnson was named a First Team AP All American. On April 12, 2010, Johnson declared himself eligible for the NBA draft, forgoing his final year of college eligibility. Wesley Johnson was drafted as the 4th pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2010 NBA Draft.