Staff Bio Card

Bears

Terry "TJ" Johnson

Head Coach
NBL All-Star and 200-game league veteran Terry “TJ” Johnson brings nine seasons of professional playing experience and more than 20 years of coaching and mentoring to the AABL. A former Australian Boomers squad member with extensive experience developing athletes across NSW, Johnson combines first-hand knowledge of professional basketball with a strong focus on fundamentals, decision-making and helping players better understand the game.
Nationality
aus Australia
Current Team
RHINOS

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Career Highlights

  • Played 200 NBL games across nine seasons, averaging 11.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game
  • Selected to the Australian Boomers squad in 2000
  • Played for five NBL clubs: North Melbourne Giants, Illawarra Hawks, Newcastle Falcons, Cairns Taipans and Sydney Kings
  • Led the NBL in three-point shooting percentage in 1995 at 48%, while averaging 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists for Illawarra
  • Recorded NBL career highs of 41 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds and 7 steals