MBB: Wolves land high-scoring B.C. forward

The Lakehead Thunderwolves have landed high-scoring forward Quincy Johnson from the British Columbia high-school ranks.

And he’s following in his mother’s footsteps.

The 6-foot-5 Johnson , the first recruit announced by second-year coach Manny Furtado, averaged 19 points, nine boards, five assists, four blocks and four steals in his senior year with the Mt. Boucherie Bears.

Johnson also spent four years on the B.C. provincial team.

We are very excited that Quincy will be joining the Lakehead Thunderwolves next season," Furtado said in a release issued on Wednesday.

"As a four-year player in the B.C. provincial program and playing in a very tough high-school league, Quincy's experience competing at a high level is something he'll bring every day. Quincy's work ethic, athleticism, length and versatility will help his transition to becoming a successful student athlete in the CIS."

Johnson’s mother Lynne Brown played at Lakehead in the mid-1980s and helped them win a pair of Great Plains Athletic Conference titles in 1985 and 1986.

"I'm excited about attending Lakehead University this fall," exclaims Quincy. "Lakehead plays in a very competitive OUA conference. I look forward to contributing to the success of Lakehead basketball and welcome the challenge this opportunity brings, and to develop my skills as both a player and a student."