Bulldogs' guard Tyler Johnson was named the team's Most Valuable Player for the 2012-13 season by the Fresno State coaching staff; roster taking shape for 2013-14 season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport letterwinner in both basketball (point guard) and football (wide receiver) at Eisenhower High School in Rialto, Calif. ... as a senior, named San Bernardino County Player of the Year, Citrus Belt League (CBL) Most Valuable Player and first-team All-CBL in basketball ... led Eisenhower High School to the CIF Southern Section Division 1A basketball quarterfinals with more than 24 points per game ... as a junior, named first-team All-CBL in basketball ... as a senior, named first-team All-CBL and second-team all-county in football ... named to Eisenhower High School's honor roll.
PERSONAL: Born Dec. 16, 1993 in San Bernardino, Calif. ... parents are Marvin Harris and Angela Hampton ... has seven siblings - four brothers, Joseph, Marvin, Markell, and Marquane, and three sisters, Marniece, Marshanique and Marshay ... his cousin Shareece Wright plays for the San Diego Chargers, and his cousin Milton Knox, plays on the Fresno State football team ... enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and joking around ... favorite athlete is Lebron James because he does it all ... biggest athletic thrill is dunking on a person or crossing them over ... most admires his mom and dad because they have done so much to make sure he succeeds in life ... chose to attend Fresno State because he felt it was the best fit for him and would fit in well ... also recruited by California, Colorado, South Carolina and Washington.
