Wolves hit Baltimore pipeline again

Lakehead University basketball coach Scott Morrison earlier this spring hinted he’d be looking south for his final recruit.

On Wednesday he delivered, announcing the transfer of 6-foot-6 Adam Johnson from Baltimore, a former all-tournament all star at the NCJCAA Division 2 national championship while playing for Cecil Community College.

Morrison said Johnson should be a great fit with the Thunderwolves, who advanced to the CIS national championship for the second straight year in 2010-11.

“Adam has the type of physical attributes that will allow him to guard just about any position on the floor at the CIS level.  Like any new player he will have some weaknesses to improve but overall we feel he will be an impact player at both ends of the court and a strong character that will eventually provide the additional toughness and leadership we will need to get back to the Final 8 next season,” Morrison said.

Johnson averaged just under 15 points at CCC, hauling in more than 10 rebounds a night.

He also led his high school, Baltimore City College, to a Maryland 2A state title.

 “I am grateful for this opportunity to come to Thunder Bay and both attend a great school like Lakehead as well as get a chance to bring hard work, determination and excitement to a winning basketball program.”

Johnson is the sixth and final recruit brought in by Morrison this summer. This year’s rookie class will also include forwards Michael Thorne-Finch and Joseph Nitychoruk and guards Brandon Myketa, Alex Robichaud and Sylvester (J.R.) Alexander.