DETROIT, Mich.-Junior forward Eric Johnson (Southfield, Mich./Lathrup) was named USCAA Player of the Week for the week ending February 7, 2010. The award would be Johnson's second POW honor this season.

Last week, Johnson tied his career high in points with 27 against a revived Indiana University Northwest squad. The 6-8 big man also bullied his way to 14 rebounds in the 89-75 victory of the Redhawks. Coming on strong as of late, Johnson is averaging 15.1 PPG and 7.7 RPG over his last 11 games. Overall, he averages 12.1 PPG and 6.2 RPG in 25 games this season.

USCAA Release

Pictured Above: Highland Park Mayor Hubert Yopp addresses Eric [Johnson] and his mother [Murline Johnson] before a recent home game held in Highland Park. Eric was congratulated for his fine play, while Mayor Yopp remembered Eric's father, Perry Johnson. Before his untimely passing when Eric was an infant, Perry was a police officer helping keep the people of Highland Park safe for over 15 years. A very proud Mayor Yopp was Johnson's partner for several years before eventually climbing ranks in the police department, and eventually Mayor of Highland Park. The brief ceremoney concluded with Mayor Yopp presenting a certificate to Mrs. Murline Johnson on behalf of the City of Highland Park for all of Perry's excellent service to the community.