University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Men's Basketball
Johnson, Kevin
Kevin Johnson
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- kpjohnson@louisiana.edu
- Phone:
- (337) 262-1548
With a wealth of knowledge of the basketball scene within the state of Louisiana, and a 25-year veteran of collegiate coaching, Kevin Johnson begins his 10th season with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns basketball program.
Prior to joining the Louisiana staff, Johnson spent three seasons at Nicholls State and has served at in-state schools Louisiana Tech and Centenary, where he served as an assistant before assuming head coaching duties for the Gents from 1999-2005.
In his first two seasons at Nicholls State, Johnson helped the Colonels to a 30-32 record, including a 20-11 mark and a 14-2 Southland Conference record in 2008-09. In 2008-09, the Colonels reached the 20-win mark for the first time since 1994-95 and just the second time since Nicholls State moved to Division I in 1980. His main duties included overseeing the Colonels’ on-court defense and organizing recruiting efforts, which was highlighted by 2009 Southland Conference Freshman of the Year selection Fred Hunter..
As the architect of Nicholls State’s defense, Johnson oversaw a 2008-09 defensive effort that led the Southland Conference in rebounding defense (holding teams to 29.5 RPG) and finishing second in steals (8.7 SPG) and scoring defense (allowing just 60.2 points/game).
In 2008-09, he helped the Colonel defense develop into one of the strongest units in the nation, as Nicholls State finished 17th among NCAA Division I teams in steals and 18th in scoring defense.
In his time at Louisiana Tech, Johnson helped guide the Bulldogs to a 20-13 mark and an 11-5 conference ledger during the 2005-06 campaign and an appearance in the postseason NIT Tournament. During his time in Ruston, Johnson coached current NBA player Paul Millsap and was responsible in the recruitment of Kyle Gibson, who would finish his collegiate career as one of the top scorers in school history.
Before taking the job at Louisiana Tech, Johnson spent eight seasons at Centenary College, the first two as an assistant under Billy Kennedy, the next six as head coach.
In his tenure as head coach, Johnson compiled a 50-17 record at home. In 2003-04, Johnson guided the Gents to a perfect 13-0 mark in the Gold Dome and a second-place finish in the Mid-Continent Conference. In 2000-01, Ronnie McCallum led the nation in scoring, averaging 29.1 points per game, and finished his career second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 2,524 points. Another player under Johnson’s watch at Centenary – Andrew Wisniewski – finished as the fifth-leading scorer in school history with 1,758 points.
Prior to his time in Shreveport, Johnson made coaching stops at UTPA (1996-97) and Northwestern State (1989-90).
Johnson has coaching experience in the Cajundome, as he was a visitor with UTPA (2/15/97), Centenary (2/7/02) and Louisiana Tech (12/2/06).
His familiarity with the Cajundome goes beyond his coaching tenure. As a senior, he led UTPA to a 92-80 win over then-USL on Feb. 14, 1988. Johnson scored 25 points on 9-of-9 shooting, including 5-of-5 from beyond the arc, and grabbed seven rebounds in 36 minutes.
As a student-athlete at UTPA (now UT Rio Grande Valley) under head coach Lon Kruger, Johnson compiled 1,156 career points, which ranks 15th all-time in the Broncos’ record books. Johnson ranks fifth in school history in free throw percentage (.776), and is seventh in free throw attempts (389) and free throws made (302).
Johnson’s senior campaign was his most notable statistical season as he averaged 16.1 points per game, had a field-goal percentage of .492 and a stellar .574 conversion rate from three-point range.
His 3-point field-goal percentage led the American South Conference and ranked seventh in the country. Johnson was named to the All-American South First Team in 1988 for his efforts.
Following his playing career at UTPA, Johnson headed overseas to England where he played for the Leicester Riders. He spent one season with the Riders before accepting an assistant coaching spot at Northwestern State in 1989.
In 1990, Johnson returned to England to become the player/head coach for the Oldham Celtics. In 1992, he led the Celtics to a league championship with a 25-1 record. Johnson averaged 33.0 points per game in Oldham’s championship run and was nominated for coach of the year.
In 1993, Johnson returned to the states to become an assistant coach at Bryan High School in Bryan, Texas and rejoined the college ranks in 1996 as an assistant at UTPA.
Johnson, a native of Morgan City, La., prepped at Morgan City High School where he was an all-district selection for the Tigers. His brother, Dave III, was an All-American at Syracuse and a first-round NBA draft pick of the Portland Trailblazers in 1992.
Prior to joining the Louisiana staff, Johnson spent three seasons at Nicholls State and has served at in-state schools Louisiana Tech and Centenary, where he served as an assistant before assuming head coaching duties for the Gents from 1999-2005.
In his first two seasons at Nicholls State, Johnson helped the Colonels to a 30-32 record, including a 20-11 mark and a 14-2 Southland Conference record in 2008-09. In 2008-09, the Colonels reached the 20-win mark for the first time since 1994-95 and just the second time since Nicholls State moved to Division I in 1980. His main duties included overseeing the Colonels’ on-court defense and organizing recruiting efforts, which was highlighted by 2009 Southland Conference Freshman of the Year selection Fred Hunter..
As the architect of Nicholls State’s defense, Johnson oversaw a 2008-09 defensive effort that led the Southland Conference in rebounding defense (holding teams to 29.5 RPG) and finishing second in steals (8.7 SPG) and scoring defense (allowing just 60.2 points/game).
In 2008-09, he helped the Colonel defense develop into one of the strongest units in the nation, as Nicholls State finished 17th among NCAA Division I teams in steals and 18th in scoring defense.
In his time at Louisiana Tech, Johnson helped guide the Bulldogs to a 20-13 mark and an 11-5 conference ledger during the 2005-06 campaign and an appearance in the postseason NIT Tournament. During his time in Ruston, Johnson coached current NBA player Paul Millsap and was responsible in the recruitment of Kyle Gibson, who would finish his collegiate career as one of the top scorers in school history.
Before taking the job at Louisiana Tech, Johnson spent eight seasons at Centenary College, the first two as an assistant under Billy Kennedy, the next six as head coach.
In his tenure as head coach, Johnson compiled a 50-17 record at home. In 2003-04, Johnson guided the Gents to a perfect 13-0 mark in the Gold Dome and a second-place finish in the Mid-Continent Conference. In 2000-01, Ronnie McCallum led the nation in scoring, averaging 29.1 points per game, and finished his career second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 2,524 points. Another player under Johnson’s watch at Centenary – Andrew Wisniewski – finished as the fifth-leading scorer in school history with 1,758 points.
Prior to his time in Shreveport, Johnson made coaching stops at UTPA (1996-97) and Northwestern State (1989-90).
Johnson has coaching experience in the Cajundome, as he was a visitor with UTPA (2/15/97), Centenary (2/7/02) and Louisiana Tech (12/2/06).
His familiarity with the Cajundome goes beyond his coaching tenure. As a senior, he led UTPA to a 92-80 win over then-USL on Feb. 14, 1988. Johnson scored 25 points on 9-of-9 shooting, including 5-of-5 from beyond the arc, and grabbed seven rebounds in 36 minutes.
As a student-athlete at UTPA (now UT Rio Grande Valley) under head coach Lon Kruger, Johnson compiled 1,156 career points, which ranks 15th all-time in the Broncos’ record books. Johnson ranks fifth in school history in free throw percentage (.776), and is seventh in free throw attempts (389) and free throws made (302).
Johnson’s senior campaign was his most notable statistical season as he averaged 16.1 points per game, had a field-goal percentage of .492 and a stellar .574 conversion rate from three-point range.
His 3-point field-goal percentage led the American South Conference and ranked seventh in the country. Johnson was named to the All-American South First Team in 1988 for his efforts.
Following his playing career at UTPA, Johnson headed overseas to England where he played for the Leicester Riders. He spent one season with the Riders before accepting an assistant coaching spot at Northwestern State in 1989.
In 1990, Johnson returned to England to become the player/head coach for the Oldham Celtics. In 1992, he led the Celtics to a league championship with a 25-1 record. Johnson averaged 33.0 points per game in Oldham’s championship run and was nominated for coach of the year.
In 1993, Johnson returned to the states to become an assistant coach at Bryan High School in Bryan, Texas and rejoined the college ranks in 1996 as an assistant at UTPA.
Johnson, a native of Morgan City, La., prepped at Morgan City High School where he was an all-district selection for the Tigers. His brother, Dave III, was an All-American at Syracuse and a first-round NBA draft pick of the Portland Trailblazers in 1992.
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