Outlook

Shania Johnson is a versatile and highly skilled wing that can get hot from beyond the 3-point line ... Possesses high basketball IQ. 

Sophomore Year 2019-20

Was a redshirt for the 2019-20 season ... Earned JCCC student-athlete academic honors in the fall 2019 semester.

Freshman Year 2018-19

Saw action in 23 games, 22 as a starter, for coach Kevin Lester at Jackson State Community College, Jackson, Tenn. … Averaged 12.0 points, second-best on the team, 2.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals per game … Shot 38.8 percent from the field (99-of-225) and 64.8 at the free line (35-of-54) … Led the team in made three-point baskets with 44, assists with 115 and blocked shots with 30 … Scored in double figures 17 times … Poured in 19 points,  dished out seven assist and blocked three shots in her collegiate debut to help Jackson State to an 88-58 win at Cumberland JV (11-3-18) … Pulled down a season-high seven rebounds and blocked three shots in an 88-45 win over Martin Methodist JV (11-6-18) … Led the Greenjays with 18 points in a 67-43 win at Martin Methodist JV (11-25-18) … Was 6-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 from 3- point range … Had 10 points, six assists, five steals and three blocks in a 51-50 win over Southwest Tennessee (1-12-19) … Hit four treys and finished with a game-high 16 points, and added six boards, in a 67-51 win over National Park (12-14-18) … Hit 7-of-11 field goals, with three 3-pointers, and 5-of-6 free throws for a team and personal high 22 points in a 79-56 win over Arkansas Baptist (1-16-19) … Had nine points and seven assists in a 52-46 setback to Roane State (2-1-19) …  Had a string of six straight games in double figures beginning with 15 in a 62-42 loss to Walters State (2-2-19), followed by 13 in a 71-62 loss at Southwest Tennessee (2-6-19), 14 in a 71-69 win at Dyersburg State (2-9-19), 10 in a 55-54 loss at Arkansas Baptist (2-13-19), 17 in a 64-49 win at Motlow State (2-20-19) and 14 in a 63-61 win over Volunteer State (2-23-19) … Flirted with a triple-double at Dyersburg State with seven boards and eight assists to go along with her 14 points … Dished out a season high 11 assists in win at Motlow State for her first double-double of her career.

High School

Was a four-year starter for coach Steve Poindexter at Munford High School, Southaven, Miss. … Earned All- District 13AAA as senior …  Was a three-time District 13AAA All-Tournament team selection and was selected tournament MVP as a senior … Also earned All-District 13AAA as a senior … Also earned R7AAA Tournament MVP honors her junior and senior years … Earned District 13AAA All-Academic honors … The Cougars posted a record of 19-12 her sophomore year, 26-1 as a junior and 22-10 her senior season … Played club basketball for the Memphis Elite coach by Don Williams in 2015, and Memphis Lady Magic coached by Maurice Burton III in 2016.

Personal

Born Shania Nichelle Johnson on October 14, 1999, in Dyersburg, Tenn. … Nicknames are Nia and Shh … Daughter of Kenyon Johnson and Syra Murphy … Has a sister, Aysia, and a brother, Keyshawn … Majoring in business administration … Favorite foods are chicken and salad … Favorite fast food restaurants are Cook Out and McAlister’s … Favorite restaurant is Longhorn Steakhouse … Favorite TV shows are Grey’s Anatomy and Fixer Upper … Favorite movies are Pretty Woman and Secret Life of Pets … Favorite sports movies are The Blind Side and A League of Their Own … Favorite actress is Sandra Bullock … Favorite book is Milk and Honey .. Favorite music entertainers are NBA Youngboy, Moneybagg Yo and Morgan Wallen … Favorite cartoon character is Tina Belcher … Favorite athletes are Diana Taurasi and Tom Brady … Favorite sports team is the New England Patriots … Her greatest sports moment was making a reverse layup over two defenders.