For Immediate Release

Date March 10, 2008

For More Information: Keith Gentry (901) 333-4114/ (901) 619-1899

JOHNSON NAMED TJCCAA PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR

Dominique Johnson, a sophomore guard from Detroit, was selected the Tennessee Junior and Community College Athletic Association Player-of-the-Year in a vote by the conference coaches.

Johnson led the Saluqis in scoring (17.6), three-point field goals (69), three-point field goal percentage (.406), and steals (66), and was also among team leaders in free throw percentage (.827). He scored a career-high 34 points against Chattanooga State.

A.J. Nance was also named to the All-TJCCAA and All-Western Division teams. Nance, a sophomore from Marion, Arkansas, averaged 17.3 points per game and led the Saluqis in free throw percentage (.839).

ALL-WESTERN DIVISION
Dominique Johnson, Southwest
A.J. Nance, Southwest
Marrio Hunter, Columbia State
Dontavious Merriweather, Columbia State
Tyrus Mann, Dyersburg State
Stanley McNeil, Jackson State
Mike Williams, Jackson State
Arthur Latham, Saint Catharine
Brandon Russ, Saint Catharine
Brandon McGill, Volunteer State

ALL-TJCCAA
Dominique Johnson, Southwest
A.J. Nance, Southwest
Tray Okoth, Cleveland State
Marrio Hunter, Columbia State
Josh Nofflet, Hiwassee
Tyree Evans, Motlow State
Arthur Latham, Saint Catharine
Brandon Russ, Saint Catharine
Laquantis Stewart, Walters State
Alvin Thomas, Walters State