#51 Shawnson Johnson Season 2025-26

Arrived in Baton Rouge in mid-season and was able to practice with the LSU team while taking a redshirt season between junior college and the start of his two years of eligibility at LSU … Gives team a stronger defensive presence inside.

PRE-LSU (2001-02)
Prepped at Green Oaks High School in Shreveport,., earning All-District, All-City and All-State honors … Attended Lee College in Baytown, Texas, playing basketball for Coach Roy Champagne for his two years … Averaged 21 points per game, seven rebounds and three blocked shots his senior season (2000-01) … Set school records both seasons for total blocks at Lee … At Green Oaks, averaged 19 points and 12 rebounds … Signed with the Tigers in Nov. 2000.

PERSONAL
Born in Shreveport, La., on March 10, 1980 … Right handed … Mom is Elnora Johnson … Four other younger members of the family … His sport goal at LSU is “to get better in basketball” … Favorite NBA team is the Los Angeles Lakers … Favorite player is Kevin Garnett … Undecided on a major.