Cavell Johnson

Cavell Johnson
Bangui Sporting Club
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueBasketball Africa League
Personal information
Born (1985-03-28) March 28, 1985 (age 39)
Fort Washington, Maryland
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolNotre Dame Academy
(Middleburg, Virginia)
College
NBA draft2008: undrafted
Playing career2008–2017
Coaching career2018–present
Career history
As player:
2011–2012Beltway Bombers
2012–2013Saint John Mill Rats
2013–2015Brampton A's
2015–2016Salon Vilpas Vikings
2016MAFC
2016Jianghuai Lightning
2016Promitheas Patras
20162017KW Titans
As coach:
20182021KW Titans
2024–presentBangui Sporting Club (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player:
* 2× NBL Canada All-Defence Team (2014, 2015)

Gordon Cavell Johnson (born March 28, 1985) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. At a height of 2.05 m (6'8¾"),[1] he played at the power forward and center positions on the court. Johnson was named an NBL Canada All-Star in 2014, and won its Slam Dunk Contest the same season. He was often considered one of the top defenders in the league, having been named to two All-Defence Teams, and winning the NBL Canada Defensive Player of the Year Award. Johnson played college basketball at James Madison University, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He then started his coaching career with KW Titans after he was appointed head coach in 2018.