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Wakefield's DJO headed to the Lakers

Darius Johnson-Odom

Darius Johnson-Odom

Published: 2012-06-29 14:57:00
Updated: 2012-06-29 15:14:27

Jun 29, 2012

A former Most Valuable Player in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state basketball championships was chosen in the National Basketball Association draft on Thursday night.

Darius Johnson-Odom, who played collegiately for Marquette University, was taken in the second round by the Dallas Mavericks. He was then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Johnson-Odom averaged 18.5 points per game, 3.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Golden Eagles this year, shooting 45.1 percent from the floor and 38.9 percent from the three-point line while leading Marquette in scoring.

Johnson-Odom was the Most Valuable Player in the NCHSAA 4-A championship in 2006 as Wakefield nipped North Mecklenburg 45-43. He scored 16 points for the Wolverines.

A basket by Scott Brooks with seven seconds left was the margin of victory as Wakefield (27-4) won its second state crown in three years and denied North Meck (23-7) back-to-back titles. Wake Forest-bound Jamie Skeen of North led all scorers with 20 points and nine boards. The score was tied five times and there were 13 lead changes.

Copyright 2012 North Carolina High School Athletic Association. All rights reserved.
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Watched Mr. Johnson play yesterday at a summer league game at St. Aug. This young man is the real deal. He played both ends of the court. When I say he played Defense, he played Defense. He will make it with the Lakers. Reminds me alot of a young Derrick Fisher. But its just amazing listening to all the haters in the crowd. This is a hometown kid that has worked his rear end off! If this kid would have went to UNC, or Duke the comments would be over 500 plus!! Congrats DJO, and also Lonnie! Keep on working hard!! Also that windmill jam was AWESOME!!!
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July 4, 2012 4:55 a.m.
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Congrats Darius. I know your dad real well. You have come a long way. Keep up the hard work. GO LAKERS!!!
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