52 · Taurance Johnson Class: Freshman Hometown: Williamsport, Penn. High School: Philadelphia Christian Position: Forward Height/Weight: 6-9 · 230

ne of the top prep players in the nation last year…is capable of playing any position on the court, frontcourt or backcourt…needs to work hard if he is to excel at the collegiate level…can hit the three-point basket or lead the fast break…unselfish player who loves to pass the basketball…has a chance to become a star in the Sun Belt Conference. Prep and Personal Data: Ranked as the top non-power conference recruit last fall by Brick Oettinger of PrepStars.com…also listed No. 39 on Oettinger's "Top 100 Rising Seniors"…highly regarded AAU player with the Philadelphia/Sam Rines program who was selected to numerous all-star teams while averaging 25 points and nearly 10 rebounds per game…played at the Adidas Big Time All-Star Tournament…named Most Improved while playing his freshman and sophomore seasons at Williamsport Area HS…averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists as a sophomore…born June 2, 1981 in Williamsport, Penn….son of Dorothy Robinson…Elementary Education major.