Johnson, Shannon (1974–)
Johnson, Shannon (1974–)
African-American basketball player. Name variations: Shannon Pee-wee Johnson. Born Aug 18, 1974, in Hartsville, SC; attended University of South Carolina.
Guard, scored 2,230 points in college career; won a team gold medal at Athens Olympics (2004); played for Columbus Quest in ABA; played in WNBA for Orlando Miracle, Connecticut Sun and San Antonio Silver Stars. Inducted into South Carolina Hall of Fame.
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