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February 2, 2021
Delvon Johnson
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 20/07/89
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois (USA)
- Position: F/C
- Height (CM): 206
- Weight (KG): 100
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Western Illinois (2007-2008) / Indiana Hills CC (2008-2009) / Arkansas (2009-2011)
- NBL DEBUT: 6/10/17
- AGE AT DEBUT: 28
- LAST NBL GAME: 18/02/18
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 28
- NBL History: Illawarra 2018
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Delvon Johnson was born in Chicago, Illinois (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Delvon Johnson made his NBL debut with the Illawarra Hawks at 28 years of age. He scored four points in his first game.
After finishing fourth with a 15-13 record and reaching the 2017 NBL Grand Final, where they were swept by Perth, Illawarra entered 2017/18 with Marvelle Harris (to Team Challenge ALS) and Michael Holyfield (to Beijing Dongfang) departing. Coach Rob Beveridge secured the return of former NBL MVP Rotnei Clarke and completed his import group by signing Demitrius Conger (via Antwerp Giants) and Delvon Johnson (via Södertälje Kings).
The new import had previously played alongside Clarke at Arkansas and arrived in Illawarra after a season in Sweden. Beveridge said, “DJ is a real hard worker with great character and will fit into our style of game really well.” The Hawks viewed him primarily as a defensive player and rim protector.
Illawarra opened the season in Cairns on October 6, where the new import (4 points, 9 rebounds, and a steal) came off the bench as Ogilvy (22 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal, and a block) and Clarke (22 points, 2 rebounds, an assist, and a steal) led the Hawks, but Alex Loughton (19 points and 3 rebounds) helped Cairns hold on for an 88-87 win.
Johnson (4.4 points and 4.6 rebounds across 28 games) appeared in every game for Illawarra, shooting 55 per cent from the field and providing depth behind Ogilvy in the frontcourt. His offensive production was below what was expected from an import and drew criticism during the season, with calls for the Hawks to replace him, but Illawarra retained him for the entire campaign. He did not miss a game through injury.
A low point came against Sydney on October 29, where Johnson (10 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks) was ejected early in the fourth quarter and the Kings took advantage of his absence before defeating Illawarra 99-94 in overtime. Ogilvy (22 points, 10 rebounds, a steal, and 2 blocks) and Clarke (21 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal) led the Hawks, while Perry Ellis (22 points and 7 rebounds) and Jason Cadee (21 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals) led Sydney.
His best game of the season came against defending champion Perth on December 23, where Johnson (11 points, 6 rebounds, an assist, and 3 blocks) made 5-of-6 shots as Illawarra defeated the Wildcats 96-84 at WIN Entertainment Centre. Conger (21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks) and Clarke (21 points and 6 assists) led the scoring, while JP Tokoto (27 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals) was Perth’s best.
Illawarra lost Norton (7.8 points across 19 games) to a fractured thumb in December, with surgery keeping him out for nine consecutive games. Indiana Faithfull (via Sydney Comets) was added as injury cover and averaged 2.1 points across nine games before Norton returned in late January. The move was made to cover the injured backcourt rather than replace Johnson, and the Hawks made no mid-season import change.
Conger (19.7 points and 5.7 rebounds across 27 games) led Illawarra in scoring, finished second in NBL MVP voting and earned All-NBL First Team honours, while Clarke (18 points across 25 games), Kay (11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals across 28 games) and Ogilvy (9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks across 22 games) were the Hawks’ other major contributors. Kevin White served as captain, while Oscar Forman played his final NBL season.
Illawarra closed its season against minor premier Melbourne at Hisense Arena on February 18, where Johnson (0 points, 1 rebound, and 4 assists), Kay (27 points, 7 rebounds, and a block) and Coenraad (24 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal) helped the Hawks defeat United 94-84, while Josh Boone (14 points and 3 rebounds) and Tai Wesley (14 points and 4 rebounds) led Melbourne. Illawarra finished fifth with a 12-16 record and missed the playoffs.
Delvon Johnson played one season in the NBL. He averaged 4.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 28 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 28 | Illawarra | 12-16 (5) | 28 | 546 | 122 | 130 | 38 | 42 | 88 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 69 | 53 | 96 | 55% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 16 | 38 | 42% | 53% | 55% | 11 | Totals | 28 | 546 | 122 | 130 | 38 | 42 | 88 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 69 | 53 | 96 | 55.2% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 16 | 38 | 42.1% | 54% | 55% | 11 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 28 | Illawarra | 12-16 (5) | 28 | 19.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 55% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.6 | 1.4 | 42% | 53% | 55% | 11 | Total | 28 | 19.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 55.2% | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 42.1% | 54% | 55% | 11 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Sunshine Coast (2018)
Delvon Johnson joined Sunshine Coast for the 2018 QBL season, giving the Phoenix an experienced import frontcourt option after their 2017 season ended with a 5–12 record. He played 18 games, averaged 10.3 points and 10.7 rebounds, logged 33.4 minutes per game, shot 56.0 percent from two-point range, and finished with 192 total rebounds.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Sweden - Uppsala Basket (2011–2012), Södertälje Kings (2016–2017) | Romania - BC Timișoara (2012–2013) | Finland - Kouvot Kouvola (2013–2014) | South Korea - Jeonju KCC Egis (2014) | Cyprus - Keravnos Strovolou (2014–2015) | Germany - Oettinger Rockets Gotha (2015–2016) | Slovakia - BC Prievidza (2018–2020) | Czech Republic - Tuři Svitavy (2020–2021), SLUNETA Usti nad Labem (2021–2025) | Austria - Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions (2024)
Johnson joined Uppsala Basket for the 2011–12 Swedish Basketligan season, playing 41 games and averaging 14.0 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks.
Johnson moved to BC Timișoara for the 2012–13 Romanian Liga Națională season, playing 31 league games and averaging 8.5 points and 6.8 rebounds.
He also played six EuroChallenge games with BC Timișoara in 2012–13, averaging 8.8 points and 7.7 rebounds.
Johnson joined Kouvot Kouvola for the 2013–14 Finnish Korisliiga season, playing 20 games and averaging 11.2 points and 9.4 rebounds.
He moved to Jeonju KCC Egis during the 2013–14 South Korean KBL season, playing 18 games and averaging 2.4 points and 2.4 rebounds.
Johnson joined Keravnos Strovolou for the 2014–15 Cypriot Division A season, playing 20 games and averaging 9.1 points and 7.2 rebounds.
He signed with Oettinger Rockets Gotha for the 2015–16 German ProA season, playing 38 games and averaging 8.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks.
Johnson joined Södertälje Kings for the 2016–17 Swedish Basketligan season, playing 48 domestic games and averaging 6.0 points and 5.2 rebounds.
He also played 10 FIBA Europe Cup games with Södertälje Kings in 2016–17, averaging 4.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.
Johnson joined BC Prievidza for the 2018–19 Slovak Extraliga season, playing 47 games and averaging 7.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
He returned to BC Prievidza for the 2019–20 Slovak Extraliga season, playing 27 games and helping the club win the Slovak Cup.
Johnson joined Tuři Svitavy for the 2020–21 Czech NBL season, playing 29 games and averaging 9.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
He moved to SLUNETA Usti nad Labem for the 2021–22 Czech NBL season, playing 48 league games and averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds.
Johnson also played seven Alpe Adria Cup games with SLUNETA Usti nad Labem in 2021–22, averaging 6.1 points and 7.0 rebounds.
He returned to SLUNETA Usti nad Labem for the 2022–23 Czech NBL season, playing 43 games and averaging 7.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
Johnson stayed with SLUNETA Usti nad Labem for the 2023–24 Czech NBL season, playing 52 league games and averaging 5.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
He also played eight Alpe Adria Cup games with SLUNETA Usti nad Labem in 2023–24, averaging 3.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
Johnson joined Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions for the 2024–25 Austrian BSL season, playing 10 games and averaging 8.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
He returned to SLUNETA Usti nad Labem during the 2024–25 Czech NBL season, playing 15 games and averaging 2.5 points and 3.7 rebounds.
COLLEGE
Delvon Johnson played college basketball at Western Illinois University during the 2007-08 season before moving to Indian Hills Community College for 2008-09, then transferring to the University of Arkansas, where he competed across the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons.
Johnson suited up for Western Illinois in 2007-08, appearing in 23 games and making two starts while totaling 59 points and 85 rebounds across the season, and he hit 24-of-47 from the field for a .511 field goal percentage that ranked as the most accurate on the team that year.
During that 2007-08 Western Illinois season, his single-game scoring high was 10 points at Oakland on February 23, 2008, and he set a season best of nine rebounds against Centenary on February 16, 2008 while also leading Western Illinois in rebounding in two different games across the schedule.
For the 2008-09 season, Johnson played at Indian Hills Community College, and recruiting listings for his JUCO year identify him as a 2009 class junior college signee who committed to Arkansas out of Indian Hills CC before making the jump back to Division I.
Johnson joined Arkansas for the 2009-10 season and played in 32 games with five starts, averaging 13.3 minutes per game while contributing 2.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest and shooting 57.1 percent from the field across the season.
In the 2010-11 season at Arkansas, he appeared in 31 games and averaged 28.3 minutes per game while producing 9.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, and his season included 91 total blocks across those 31 games, which worked out to 2.94 blocks per game and ranks as the second-highest single-season blocks-per-game rate in Arkansas program records.
Across that 2010-11 Arkansas campaign, Johnson recorded a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds against Mississippi Valley State on December 15, 2010, and he also posted a season-high 14 rebounds against Troy on December 4, 2010 while adding additional 13-rebound games against UAB on November 26, 2010 and North Carolina A&T on December 29, 2010.
Johnson’s late-2010 stretch included three straight double-figure rebounding games, grabbing 14 rebounds versus Troy on December 4, 2010, 12 rebounds versus Seton Hall on December 8, 2010, and 10 rebounds versus Mississippi Valley State on December 15, 2010, marking one of Arkansas’ noted multi-game runs of double-figure rebounding in program tracking.
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