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.
2011-12 (REDSHIRT): Redshirted the 2011-12 season per NCAA guidelines on Division I transfers ... served on Fresno State's Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Played two seasons (2009-10 and 2010-11) for the University of Pacific ... during his sophomore season, he finished second for the Tigers in scoring with 11.1 points per game and led the team in steals with 1.2 per game ... as a freshman, he earned honors as a CollegeInsider.com Freshman All-American during his first season in Stockton.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport letterwinner in basketball (point guard) and football (quarterback) at Merced High School ... set the MHS record with 2,117 career points scored ... averaged 31.8 points per game ... named Central California Conference Most Valuable Player, first-team all-state, first-team all-country, first-team all-Grid Hoops ... ranked as the No. 4 point guard in the state of California ... recognized in Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd" in 2008 ... led football team to 11-1 record as team's quarterback in both his junior and senior seasons.
PERSONAL: Born March 30, 1991 in Merced, Calif. ... parents are Allen and Barbara Huddleston ... enjoys playing guitar, watching movies, writing and golfing ... favorite athlete is Tiger Woods because he's dominant ... biggest athletic thrill was scoring 50 points against Modesto Christian in high school ... most admires his parents because they are always there for him and perfect role models ... chose to attend Fresno State because it is close to home and always wanted to be a Bulldog since he was a child ... previously played at Pacific ... also recruited by Boston College, California, Long Beach State and UCSB ... major is Mass Communication and Journalism with an emphasis in public relations.
