University of the Ozarks

Coaching the men’s basketball team from 1990 to 2001, Johnny Johnson compiled 173 victories, the most in the program’s history, and won 20-or-more games a school-record three times. Johnson was named the Arkansas Intercollegiate Coach of the Year in 1992-93 after leading the Eagles to a 23-9 overall record and a first-place finish in the conference. He was also named NAIA District 17 Coach of the Year following the 1992-93 and 1993-94 seasons. In 2000, he was named American Southwest Conference Coach of the Year after a 16-9 season and second-place finish in the ASC. Johnson's exciting brand of basketball won over the Clarksville community and produced two members of the U of O Sports Hall of Fame. Johnson served as the athletic director for the Little Rock (Ark.) School District and Russellville (Ark.) School District. Johnson and his wife, Robin, are the parents of Drake and Bryce. He is a 1984 graduate of the University of Arkansas. VIDEOS- To view a video about Johnnny, visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/jpeppas23#p/a/u/0/aGI21QwjWaM To view the Hall of Fame lunch and ceremony, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b3fjkq_RoY