This upcoming women's season will provide a lot of entertainment, unpredictability and moments that leave us in awe. Here are a few storylines to follow.
The move brings Johnson back to the area where her love of basketball blossomed NORFOLK, Va. (AP) Diamond Johnson […] The post Former ACC star Diamond Johnson on transfer to Norfolk State: ‘I think I found the place for me’ appeared first on TheGrio.
NORFOLK, Va. — Diamond Johnson was all smiles, even after a long practice that involved lots and lots of running — up and down the court at Echols Hall, and
Vickers, who said he dances whenever a recruit commits to the Spartans, said “it was a longer song” when that player was Johnson. The Spartans will be Johnson’s third team in four years, and bring her back to the area where her love of basketball blossomed, making her one of the top recruits in the 2020 class. It’s rare that a player with a raft of accolades and professional aspirations leaves a Power Five school for an HBCU or really any school at a lower level, but as Johnson said in announcing her decision — and as Vickers say he confirmed with scouts — playing for Norfolk State is unlikely to negatively impact her pro dream.