Chris Johnson joined the Flyer recruiting class of 2008 from Columbus Brookhaven High School with a reputation as a high-flying, explosive scorer and a rebounder with a non-stop motor.

The athletic 6-foot-6 forward with an 82.5-inch wingspan brings heaps of versatility to Brian Gregory's squad, along with tremendous rebounding ability for a player of his stature. Johnson's statistics, physical ability and post-season awards are all indications of his potential to become an impact player at the collegiate level.

Following a senior year in which Johnson averaged 26.2 points on 63 percent shooting, he earned a spot on the AP All-Ohio First Team in Division I and caught the attention of ESPN scouts, who ranked him the 39th best small forward in the nation.

After his first season as a high Flyer at the University of Dayton, Johnson demonstrated his undeniable athletic ability. As second on the team in free throw percentage and rebounds, this sophomore is sure to continue contributing to the growing success of the Flyer team in the upcoming 2009-10 season.

2008-09
Johnson broke out with eight points and five rebounds against Delaware State in 13 minutes. He scored in double-figures for the first time in his Flyer career with 14 points over Bethune-Cookman, adding four rebounds, three steals, an assist and a block. Chris recorded eight points and eight rebounds in a win over Mercer. He had his first double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds against No. 15 Marquette. Johnson tallied his second double-double of the season with a team-high 20 points and 12 rebounds versus Coppin State in his first career start. He had 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting to go with eight boards against UNC Greensboro. Chris scored nine points, eight rebounds and the go-ahead shot with 1:05 to play in the win over George Mason, and hauled in seven rebounds at Toledo. He chipped in with seven rebounds and two assists against Miami. Jhonson contributed nine points and eight rebounds in the win over Fordham, and had 10 points and nine rebounds at Duquesne. Before being named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week on January 18 for averaging 9.5 points and 8.5 rebounds, and shooting .545 (6-11) FG and 1.000 (6-6) from the line for the week, he shot 4-of-5 from the floor and 7-of-8 at the free throw line to finish with 17 points and eight rebounds aginst St. Bonaventure. He led the Flyers with 13 points and seven rebounds, all coming in the first half, after hitting 4-of-5 shots from the field, both 3-point attempts and all three free throws versus Charlotte. Johnson snagged a team-high seven rebounds to go with four points at No. 17/18 Xavier, and was just short of a double-double with 10 points and nine boards against Richmond in the A-10 Quarterfinals.

Personal Data
Son of Nicole Johnson and Richard Matlock
Birthday - April 29, 1990
Major - Undeclared (College of Arts & Sciences)
He has a brother - Maurice Johnson (12) and a sister - Ty'onna Parker (14).
High School Coach - Hali Robinson
AAU Team - All-Ohio Red

Career Statistics

Dayton Career Highs
Points: 20, Coppin State (12/13/08)
Rebounds: 12, Coopin State (12/13/08)
Assists: 3, St. Joseph's (2/1/09)
Steals: 3, Bethune-Cookman (11/23/08)
FGs MAde: 7, Coppin State (12/13/08)
Blocks: 1, Five Times
FT Made: 7, St. Bonaventure (1/25/09)
Minutes: 27, Fordham (1/14/09)

Flyer 4's...
Scott Gray (1980-81), Ted Harris (1981-85), Reggie Green (1989-90), Darnell Hahn (1993-96), Coby Turner (1997-99), Jeff Penno (2004-06)