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< Johnson e DWAYNE McLEMORE Sports Editor Pf Shannon Johnson's basketball career at s USC ended more than a year ago, and she ? hasn't been anything less than busy since, t ine lormer uamecocx standout nas been competing in international and professional ( basketball. And two recent happenings are s proof that she's been making her mark in both. On Aug. 4, Johnson was one of 12 players ? selected to the 1997 USA Women's World University Games Team. Her selection came less than two weeks after she extended her f contract with the Columbus Quest of the American Basketball League. "It's the best feeling," Johnson said. "I played on the Jones Cup team two years in a row. I feel like Fm making progress in the USA program. By 20041 would like to be in the Olympics." Johnson and 36 others went through three days cftrials before the Waiid University < Games Team was chosen. She's counting on her ABL experience to be a plus when the World University Games begin Aug. 21. ? 1 think the level I played at professionally M will help me as I lead on the court and relate to the younger players how important it is to be mentally and physically ready tor each s game," she said. The games, which take place every two p years for current university student-athletes c or recent graduates, are being held in Palermo I and Trapani, Italy through the 29th. The i United States team won the silver medal in p 1995, the bronze in 1993 and the gold in 1991. |) WffiSN s^mputs That's right...We now offer an awesome FREE checking account that will pave the way to future success, and First Citizens Bank wants | C there at every turn. During your student years cruise through life with a FREE Checking A< featuring a MasterMoney Debit Card* Aft graduate, while shifting gears, your account v\ automatically convert to a regular First Citizen: checking account. 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And she had a gold medal career for the She led the tea] jramecocks from 1992-96, finishing as the and set the Quest r ichool's second all-time leading scorer with with 31. Her sm; 1,230 points. A three-time All-SEC selection, nickname of "Pee1 fohnson averaged 24.7 points as a senior, Small size, m rarnerinp honorable All-American honors contributions hnvei Prior to that, she led Hartsville to the added two more y< State 4-A title in 1990 and 1992. Her other the Quest. Just asi wo high school years saw her lose the state coach and general itle in the championship game. Johnson has been. For the first 22 years of her life, Johnson "She was defini ived in the Palmetto State. Since August of players of our suco ast year, she has been on the road with her "She has a great f fame. And she said she comes home on we're happy to ha lolidays and any other chance she gets. Johnson was a "I miss the people and the weather," re-signed, fohnson said. "Pro basketball is a whole "Re-signing wit! lifferent level and I enjoy it. College was important thing be nuch more fun because of the friendships." core of seven pla; This past season, she helped guide the championship last UlL's Quest to a league-best 31-9 record means we have an< tnd the championship in the league's win it all again ai naugural season. Playing for the Quest was But for now, Jo i dream come true for Johnson. helping the World "This opportunity gives me a chance to capture the gold ma >lay professionally in the U.S.," she said. "In doing that, she won ollege, I was more of a scorer. Professionally, The Quest ope 'm more of a point guard. If s more physical early September a n the pros, and the SEC is one of the more its title when the A >hysical conferences." October. She shined in the pro game, leading the For Johnson, ii dent era you on the road (-'w)' %: I | Receive one Now that's a great way to start yoi I small Papa career after high school! 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She jj in assists (3.8 apg) and * ifl ecord for 3-pointers in a "M n in field goal percentage I ecord for points in a game V ill size earned her the IjK aybe so. But her giant a't gone unnoticed, as she ^ jars to her contract with ; Brian Agier, Quest head manager, how important - J tely one of the foundation ess last year," Agler said. uture in this league and ijjl ve her back in the fold." Jso very excited to have h the Quest was the most ir cause we should have our k pers back that won the |L II season," she said. "That W || ether good opportunity to E i ?W| id I'm excited about it. " 1 A hnson will be focusing on || . | W M University Games team ft . I iaL And once she's finished ft l 't have much time to rest if / > ~ ';im ;ns its training camp in f nd will set out to defend BL season begins in mid- Former Lady Gam* the Columbus Qt t's "busy-ness" as usual. Basketball League 1 GIBES p ? \a New Fait BAPTIST STI irnew (for Studen ) by any riywhere in . . Student , Getting E-? 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Ellerbe will be competing Aug. 28 in the t hammer, while Johnson is part of the Women's World University Games basketball team. Both were standout athletes while at USC and have been participating in numerous international events since their graduation. The event takes place every two years for current university studentathletes and recent graduates and begins Friday. Franco-Fone Games to feature two former Gamecocks Two former Gamecock track and field athletes, John Stoikos and Glenn McAtee, will represent Canada at the Franco-Fone Games later this month in Madagascar. The event features all the former t French provinces. Stoikos and Glenn McAtee will compete in the hammer. yball !Z (W PPG ist 21 iekly Program 00 Pickens Street MAIL: SERVE.COM .4-.: i >.i ijiffi r *Bik i i I ENAUNE r, confidence and :ing skills. Again, >urses seldom use. credits you need to ;. ROTC^ is open to sophomores withtion and requires )urs per week. Reg m ior /\r my ku i . * I i ! I tf TAKE ill I i j ?mm