SILVER STARS SELECT SHENISE JOHNSON WITH THE NO. 5 PICK IN THE 2012 WNBA DRAFT
SAN ANTONIO – With the fifth overall pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft presented by Boost Mobile, the San Antonio Silver Stars selected guard Shenise Johnson from the University of Miami. “Shenise is a player that brings a lot of versatility, not only in her game but to the lineup,” head coach and general manager Dan Hughes said. “She can play any position from the 3 to the 1. She also brings a high degree of athleticism and a high degree of skill. I’ve been most impressed with her ability to make basketball decisions, she had almost a 3-1 assist to turnover ratio as a senior even though she was highly guarded by other teams. We’re really excited to get her into a Silver Stars uniform and blend her with the people we have.” A two-time All-American, Johnson started all 131 games during her collegiate career, marking the longest streak in the nation. She averaged 17.0 points and 8.0 rebounds during her senior season, commanding five All-America team selections in 2011-12. The 2010