Johnson All-SWAC Preseason Pick

The 2017-18 All-SWAC preseason first and second teams is highlighted by Alcorn State senior forward Reginal "Monsta" Johnson, who was selected as the SWAC Preseason Men's Basketball Player of the Year. Johnson was an HBCU All-American, NABC All-District Second Team selection and All-SWAC Second Team selection from a year ago after ranking fourth in the conference in points per game (15.6), sixth in rebounding per game (7.1) and fourth in field goal percentage (.527). Johnson was a steady contributor, scoring in double figures in 30 of 31 games played, and was a member of the All-SWAC Tournament Team and a two-time SWAC Player of the Week award winner in 2016-17. Additionally, Johnson was voted on as an All-SWAC preseason first team selection at forward. Reginal Johnson is a former Richwood High School Standout and 2014 Louisiana Mr. Basketball. He is the son of Reginal and Geraldine Johnson. Alcorn State University Basketball Tip-Off is Friday, November 10, 7pm at LSU Assembly Center vs. LSU in Baton Rouge, LA.