Linton Johnson inks with Cimberio Varese

Linton Johnson (203 cm, Tulane’02) has been playing in the Italian Serie A ever since leaving the NBA in 2010. He recently joined Cimberio Varese, his third Italian Serie A team in four seasons. Johnson was recently released by Banco di Sardegna Sassari this January. Before his departure Johnson was able to play in 14 games in the Italian league and average 8.4 ppg and 5.9 rpg. He also has appeared in 11 EuroCup games for Sassari and there he managed averages of 8.4 ppg and 6.2 rpg.

In 2012-13 the Chicago native was with Sidigas Avellino (Italy-SerieA) and in 20 games averaged 9.2 ppg and 7.3 rpg.