Dominique Johnson
Dominique Johnson | |
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| Born | June 9, 1987 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Playing for multiple international basketball teams including Al Ittihad Alexandria |
Dominique Johnson (born June 9, 1987) is a professional basketball athlete from the United States, currently playing for Al Ittihad Alexandria.
College career
Johnson competed in collegiate basketball at Azusa Pacific University, a small Christian institution competing in the NAIA, making him one of the relatively rare professionals emerging from that tier.
Professional career
In the 2010 NBA Development League Draft, Johnson was chosen in the third round by the Idaho Stampede. He subsequently spent close to two seasons with the Texas Legends and participated in training camps for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings, though he was released prior to the commencement of their regular seasons. During the 2012–13 season, he had short stints with the Canton Charge and Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA Development League.
Johnson transitioned to European basketball in 2013–14 by signing with Polish team Śląsk Wrocław, where he earned the Polish Basketball Cup title and led the league in scoring. He then played for Siarka Tarnobrzeg, topping the Polish Tauron league with an average of 23 points per game and shooting 51.3% from beyond the arc. He concluded that season with Israeli club Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
In 2015–16, Johnson joined Turkish side Banvit BK, finishing ranked 17th in scoring and sixth in three-point field goals made during the EuroCup. The next season saw him move to German team Alba Berlin. By July 2017, he signed with Italian Serie A outfit Reyer Venezia, contributing to their victory in the 2018 FIBA Europe Cup championship. In August 2018, Johnson agreed to terms with Pistoia Basket 2000.
The year 2019 marked his entry into Lebanese basketball with Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut, where he helped secure titles including the Dubai tournament cup, Lebanese Cup, and Lebanese Championship. Later that year, he joined French Pro A club Orléans Loiret Basket. In July 2020, Johnson transferred to Italian Serie A2 team APU Udine. During 2021, he played for Mexican squad Fuerza Regia de Monterrey, averaging 12.9 points per contest.
February 2022 saw Johnson sign with Italian Serie A side Dolomiti Energia Trento. In May of that year, he was selected ninth overall by Killer 3's in the BIG3 draft. Most recently, in March 2023, he became a member of Egypt’s Al Ittihad Alexandria.