Griz get a two for one.

[GrizBBIsKing]

Found on Rivals

During the recruiting process, Anthony Johnson had a little more to think about than your typical prospect. The quick 6-foot-3, 210-pound guard from Yakima Valley Community College had several offers on the table and he was starting to take official visits to see what he liked. But an added piece to the equation was if he could find his wife Shaunte, a talented hoopster herself, an opportunity as well. And when one school in the Big Sky Conference came through for both, it made a once-hard decision rather easy.

"It was down to Idaho, Montana, Seattle University, UC Irvine, and Boise State, and I settled down on Montana," Johnson said. "Basically, we had been praying about it a lot and when the women's program offered my wife a basketball scholarship, that was it. We're really excited about it."

Johnson had made an official visit to Montana this past weekend and liked what he saw. His wife didn't have a scholarship offer from Montana at the time, but brought game tape and met with the women's coaching staff during the visit. After the trip concluded, the Johnsons came home and relied on their faith to help them determine their future, and the next day Shaunte Nance-Johnson received an offer as well.

While there's no question the fact the couple can stay together - and on scholarship - at the Division I level played a huge part in his decision, Johnson definitely enjoyed his time in Missoula. "I love the coaching staff and the guys there are really cool," Johnson said. "I love the city of Missoula - it's a big down, but it's a basketball town too. They're going to be really good next year and the pieces are in place for me to be successful there. They just need someone who can make plays and attack the basket, and that's what I can do - make things happen."



Johnson continues the trend of Washington players headed to Montana.
Johnson could have taken more visits - he had previously visited Idaho the weekend before Montana - but it really didn't make any sense to prolong the process. It's a tremendous reward for the former Tacoma Stadium High School standout, who really blew up during his sophomore season at Yakima Valley. After averaging almost 25 points a game during the season, he dominated the NWAACC Tournament in helping the Yaks win a league championship.

Barely recruited out of high school, colleges now paid attention to a pure scorer who had made tremendous improvements to his game. "Oh my Gosh, my game has changed tremendously since high school," Johnson said. "I put on about 25 pounds of muscle since high school, and I couldn't shoot then but now I've got a nice mid-range jumper. I can also get to the free throw line about ten times a game. With everything now I play strong and get to the rim."

The step from the NWAACC to Division I isn't made by many, so Johnson knows there are still challenges left ahead. "I've just got to get a little stronger and smarter," Johnson said. "I'm already stronger than most of their guards and nobody could stop my first step when I played up there. But I've got to keep on working."

WashingtonPreps.com would like to congratulate Johnson and his family on his commitment.

I am pretty sure about this but isn't Shaunte Nance-Johnson the first JC player Selvig has EVER signed.

NO. His top assistant, Annette, was a JC transfer from Wenatchee Valley JC. I am pretty sure there have been at least 2 others.

Former Lady Griz player Jill Greenfield came from the same JC school as Annette. Jill and Annette are the only two I know of that came from a JC school.

 

[Mslacat]

Former Lady Griz player Jill Greenfield came from the same JC school as Annette. Jill and Annette are the only two I know of that came from a JC school.

Actually now that you mention it that sounds right, but boy that was a Looooooooong time ago.

I would venture to say most of the posters on this board were not even alive back then, and GB1 was cashing his very first Social security check way back then! :dance:

 

[Grizbacker1]

Former Lady Griz player Jill Greenfield came from the same JC school as Annette. Jill and Annette are the only two I know of that came from a JC school.

Actually now that you mention it that sounds right, but boy that was a Looooooooong time ago.

I would venture to say most of the posters on this board were not even alive back then, and GB1 was cashing his very first Social security check way back then! :dance:

Well I am probably not as OLD as most on here think, but my memory is sure sharper than yours, at least today. :thumb:

I do remember when Annette turned some heads when she arrived in Missoula though. :tounge:

 

[citygriz]

this may be true, mslacat. i know gb1 has commented on the quanity of food i consumed at the game at stockton, but i can reliably report that he was so slow and so decrepit that to hobble all the way down from the cheap seats to the concession stand and climb back up one step-and-rest at a time might have caused him to miss the first ten minutes of the second half, let alone risk an embarrassing stumble or pratfall all the way down to my lower reserved seats. frankly, since he was decked out in maroon from head to toe, i was just as happy he didn't take the gamble and embarrass all of us griz fans.

 

[EverettGriz]

Johnson had made an official visit to Montana this past weekend and liked what he saw. His wife didn't have a scholarship offer from Montana at the time, but brought game tape and met with the women's coaching staff during the visit. After the trip concluded, the Johnsons came home and relied on their faith to help them determine their future, and the next day Shaunte Nance-Johnson received an offer as well.

Wow, the BB Coaches jumped on that quick.

I'm thinking that perhaps Tinks owes Robin a couple of cold ones!!

 

[Grizbacker1]

this may be true, mslacat. i know gb1 has commented on the quanity of food i consumed at the game at stockton, but i can reliably report that he was so slow and so decrepit that to hobble all the way down from the cheap seats to the concession stand and climb back up one step-and-rest at a time might have caused him to miss the first ten minutes of the second half, let alone risk an embarrassing stumble or pratfall all the way down to my lower reserved seats. frankly, since he was decked out in maroon from head to toe, i was just as happy he didn't take the gamble and embarrass all of us griz fans.

It is sad you can't even make up a good story. If you actually paid for reserved seats it isn't any wonder you can't afford to donate to Griz athletics. The place had all of about 2200 in there which means you could have sat in the nice cushy seats across the way, instead of all by yourself on that hard bench seating you call "reserved". Like I said, the only thing I can't whip you in is consumption of food, and now you can add wasteful spending. :laugh:

 

[Baller1]

Johnson had made an official visit to Montana this past weekend and liked what he saw. His wife didn't have a scholarship offer from Montana at the time, but brought game tape and met with the women's coaching staff during the visit. After the trip concluded, the Johnsons came home and relied on their faith to help them determine their future, and the next day Shaunte Nance-Johnson received an offer as well.

Wow, the BB Coaches jumped on that quick.

I'm thinking that perhaps Tinks owes Robin a couple of cold ones!!

Or maybe he owes Rob a 5 star Girs BB recruit?????

 

[AtHomeInTheDahlbergDen]

Johnson had made an official visit to Montana this past weekend and liked what he saw. His wife didn't have a scholarship offer from Montana at the time, but brought game tape and met with the women's coaching staff during the visit. After the trip concluded, the Johnsons came home and relied on their faith to help them determine their future, and the next day Shaunte Nance-Johnson received an offer as well.

Wow, the BB Coaches jumped on that quick.

I'm thinking that perhaps Tinks owes Robin a couple of cold ones!!

Or maybe he owes Rob a 5 star Girs BB recruit?????

Well said.

 

[EverettGriz]

Johnson had made an official visit to Montana this past weekend and liked what he saw. His wife didn't have a scholarship offer from Montana at the time, but brought game tape and met with the women's coaching staff during the visit. After the trip concluded, the Johnsons came home and relied on their faith to help them determine their future, and the next day Shaunte Nance-Johnson received an offer as well.

Wow, the BB Coaches jumped on that quick.

I'm thinking that perhaps Tinks owes Robin a couple of cold ones!!

Or maybe he owes Rob a 5 star Girs BB recruit?????

EXXXXXXXcellent!!!!

 

[ronbo]

Johnson had made an official visit to Montana this past weekend and liked what he saw. His wife didn't have a scholarship offer from Montana at the time, but brought game tape and met with the women's coaching staff during the visit. After the trip concluded, the Johnsons came home and relied on their faith to help them determine their future, and the next day Shaunte Nance-Johnson received an offer as well.

Wow, the BB Coaches jumped on that quick.

I'm thinking that perhaps Tinks owes Robin a couple of cold ones!!

Let's wait and see how Shaunte works out. Selvig might end up owing drinks to Tinks!

 

[GrizWhiz]

The last player we had from the NWAACC was Virgil Matthews. That worked out pretty well! :thumb: