UCSB’S ORLANDO JOHNSON IS THE NATION’S BEST KEPT SECRET

http://dimemag.com/2011/11/ucsbs-orlando-johnson-is-the-nations-best-kept-secret/

Two Minutes With ... Emilie Johnson

http://youtu.be/5PYhJWtPYGI

UCSB's Johnson and Team USA finish fifth at World University Games

http://www.ksby.com/news/ucsb-s-johnson-and-team-usa-finish-fifth-at-world-university-games/

Johnson, Somogyi Continue Play at World University Games

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20110821fjq4qt


USA vs. Romania Box Score


China vs. Hungary Box Score

Johnson, Team USA Drop Heartbreaker to Lithuania, 76-74

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20110820lpqehb

USA Men Fall 76-74 To Lithuania In Quarterfinals

http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/11_mwug_game_06.html

Box Score

Orlando Johnson (UC Santa Barbara)

Did you get the looks you wanted down the stretch when you were trying to come back?

We had open looks. It was just one of those days where the shots just don’t fall your way. I couldn’t say maybe we could have got a better shot, but the shots that we took were shots that we practiced. We have to live with that. It’s a tough one for all of us. I know in our minds we had one goal and we can’t accomplish that now. But, now we need to regroup and finish strong in China. I think we’re going to do that. We’re going to bounce back and still represent our country. 

On the Lithuanian team:

They fought hard. They fought really hard. You could tell they’ve been together for awhile. They’ve been in games like this before. There were situations down the stretch we didn’t execute … we just didn’t finish. This is something we can all learn from, not to take anyone for granted. We didn’t, but we just have to be ready to get on it every moment, every time we step out onto the court, because somebody’s coming to beat us. You could see how excited they were to win and this wasn’t even the gold medal game. We just have to learn and keep moving forward.

Balanced Attack Leads 5-0 U.S. Past Israel, Johnson Scores Four

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/2011081844s1q2

Israel - USA Box Score

Korea - Hungary Box Score

Johnson, Team USA Remain Perfect in Pool Play

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20110817wumjk6

USA - Finland Box Score

Mexico - Hungary Box Score

Somogyi, Johnson Continue Play at World University Games

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20110814s9r7g3

Johnson, Team USA, Defeat Somogyi, Hungary, 102-53 at World University Games

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20110814s9r7g3

Box Score

Johnson, Somogyi Meet on Other Side of World

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201108137vp6nf

World University Games Game 3 Box Scores

USA 112, Korea 68
Box Score

Hungary 54, Finland 78
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Photos of Orlando Johnson vs. Team Mexico at WUG, 8/13/11

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USA Runs Away In Second Half To 108-67 Victory Over Mexico

http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/11_mwug_game_01.html

Box Score

Quotes

Orlando Johnson (UC Santa Barbara)

On playing in his first official World University Games contest:

 Definitely got the nerves out. It took us a little while to get going. Mexico got out to a good start, though. They played tough. Over the course of the game we started getting into our zone, started picking it up on defense and communicating. At the beginning of the game we didn’t really talk too much and that’s where we were getting caught up and they were getting easy baskets. But towards late in the second quarter we started fixing that. 

The team also started off slow in its exhibition game. Does that make you nervous that this is another slow start?

It doesn’t make us nervous, it probably worries us a little bit, but we need to not let this happen anymore. I think we’re getting enough players in it. We have enough respect for each other to get on each other to let us know that we can’t have games like that. There’s going to be teams that’s going to be able to get a lead and keep that lead. We don’t want to be in a position like that again. 

What about foul trouble, are you adjusting to that?

We’re definitely adjusting. It’s just different from the States. We’re going to have to put it in our minds that we can’t talk to the refs. That’s going to be a technical. We’re just going to have to play the game and I think we’re smart enough to do that.

World University Games, Team USA Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/WUGUSA

Orlando Johnson, Team USA #9

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World University Games opening ceremonies

Hungary enters at the 50:52 mark.  UCSB basketball player Greg Somogyi is on Hungary's basketball team.

UCSB basketball player Orlando Johnson leads the US delegation at the 99:42 minute mark, carrying the United States flag.  Other UCSB representatives include Assistant men's water polo coach John Abdou, men's volleyball outside hitter Jeff Menzel, and men's track and field 800-meter runner Ryan Martin. 

http://english.cntv.cn/pr...ne/20110813/100067.shtml

Photo of Orlando Johnson, United States flag-bearer:
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Torch and Flag Bearers selected for Team USA!

http://www.wugusa.com/torch-and-flag-bearers-selected-for-team-usa/#more-911

USA Athletes will march into Shenzhen Bay Stadium tomorrow to officially begin the 2011 World University Games.   USA Head of Delegation Dr. Gary Cunningham announced that Men’s Basketball player Orlando Johnson will lead USA Athletes as the official Flag Bearer.   Johnson plays guard at University of California, Santa Barbara.  Johnson was selected out of over 400 athletes on the USA Team.  “It’s unbelievable. I was proud to make the basketball team and to play for my country, and now to carry the flag and lead the U.S. delegation feels real special. I feel very honored.” Said Johnson.  More than 140 countries are represented in the 2011 Universiade and each has designated a Flag Bearer to lead their country. “I just hope I don’t fall. I hope that I can help bring honor to my country and hold the flag high and hold it proud. I’m definitely looking forward to it, walking out with the rest of the athletes who are all here to compete and do our best.” Said Johnson.  The games officially begin tomorrow and Opening Ceremonies kicks off at 7:30pm China time.

USA Men Warm Up In China With Practice Scrimmage Against Japan

http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/worlduniversity/11_mwug_pr_scr_japan.html

Orlando Johnson (UC Santa Barbara)

How do you feel physically after a long travel day yesterday, and then three quarters of scrimmaging today?

I thought the travel day went pretty well. It was a long trip, but you just have to come ready and get your mind right so you are ready to play. 

Was today's scrimmage helpful as you prepare for your first pool play game on Aug. 13?

Today's scrimmage helped us get our legs back a little bit. We definitely feel a little jet-lagged, but we'll be fine. We are just ready to get to the exhibition game tomorrow and to keep building. Our ultimate goal is the gold medal, and we have some work to do to get there. 

How do you think the team played today?

We weren't at our best today, we know that, but as long as you can control your effort, how hard we play on defense and our communication, things will be fine. I think we did a pretty good job of that today. We still have things to clean up, and we'll probably watch some film and talk about those things. 

What are your first impressions of the athletes' village?

It's pretty cool how you see all of the different countries here and to get a chance to interact with them. Especially being a basketball player from the U.S., a lot of people look up to us because of how dominant we have been in basketball. When they recognize that and they respect you for that, it makes you feel pretty good about yourself. So, I'm very honored to be here and to have the chance to not only play with some great athletes but also to meet some great athletes from around the world.