University of West Florida

Transferred to UWF from New Mexico Highlands in Fall of 2022.

2022-23 (R-Sr.): Appeared in 27 games ... Averaged 3.3 points (90 total), 1.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game ... Scored a season-high if eight points in five games.

2021-22 (R-Jr. at NMHU): Appeared in 27 games with 25 starts ... Averaged 4.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists in 25.4 minutes per game ... Made nine 3-point field goals.

2020-21 (R-So. at Johnson County CC): Did not play.

2019-20 (So. at Johnson County CC): Redshirted ... Earned JCCC student-athlete academic honors in the fall 2019 semester.

2018-19 (Fr. at Jackson State CC): Saw action in 23 games, 22 as a starter, for coach Kevin Lester at Jackson State Community College, Jackson, Tenn. … Averaged 12.0 points, second-best on the team, 2.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals per game … Shot 38.8 percent from the field (99-of-225) and 64.8 at the free line (35-of-54) … Led the team in made three-point baskets with 44, assists with 115 and blocked shots with 30 … Scored in double figures 17 times … Poured in 19 points,  dished out seven assist and blocked three shots in her collegiate debut to help Jackson State to an 88-58 win at Cumberland JV (11-3-18) … Pulled down a season-high seven rebounds and blocked three shots in an 88-45 win over Martin Methodist JV (11-6-18) … Led the Greenjays with 18 points in a 67-43 win at Martin Methodist JV (11-25-18) … Was 6-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 from 3- point range … Had 10 points, six assists, five steals and three blocks in a 51-50 win over Southwest Tennessee (1-12-19) … Hit four treys and finished with a game-high 16 points, and added six boards, in a 67-51 win over National Park (12-14-18) … Hit 7-of-11 field goals, with three 3-pointers, and 5-of-6 free throws for a team and personal high 22 points in a 79-56 win over Arkansas Baptist (1-16-19) … Had nine points and seven assists in a 52-46 setback to Roane State (2-1-19) …  Had a string of six straight games in double figures beginning with 15 in a 62-42 loss to Walters State (2-2-19), followed by 13 in a 71-62 loss at Southwest Tennessee (2-6-19), 14 in a 71-69 win at Dyersburg State (2-9-19), 10 in a 55-54 loss at Arkansas Baptist (2-13-19), 17 in a 64-49 win at Motlow State (2-20-19) and 14 in a 63-61 win over Volunteer State (2-23-19) … Flirted with a triple-double at Dyersburg State with seven boards and eight assists to go along with her 14 points … Dished out a season high 11 assists in win at Motlow State for her first double-double of her career.

PREP: Was a four-year starter for coach Steve Poindexter at Munford High School, Southaven, Miss. … Earned All- District 13AAA as senior …  Was a three-time District 13AAA All-Tournament team selection and was selected tournament MVP as a senior … Also earned All-District 13AAA as a senior … Also earned R7AAA Tournament MVP honors her junior and senior years … Earned District 13AAA All-Academic honors … The Cougars posted a record of 19-12 her sophomore year, 26-1 as a junior and 22-10 her senior season … Played club basketball for the Memphis Elite coach by Don Williams in 2015, and Memphis Lady Magic coached by Maurice Burton III in 2016.

PERSONAL: Born Shania Nichelle Johnson on October 14, 1999, in Dyersburg, Tenn. … Nicknames are Nia and Shh … Daughter of Kenyon Johnson and Syra Murphy … Has a sister, Aysia, and a brother, Keyshawn … Favorite athletes are Diana Taurasi and Tom Brady … Favorite sports team is the New England Patriots.