Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Women's Basketball
Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Women's Basketball team is a basketball program from Johnson C. Smith University located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team is coached by Stephen Joyner Sr. who has been with the program for over 30 years. The team competes in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and is a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). The team has a rich history, with numerous awards and accomplished players.
History of Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Women's Basketball
The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Women's Basketball team has been around since the early 1970s. They have had a long-standing history of success, with conference championships and multiple appearances in the NCAA Tournament. The team has been coached by Stephen Joyner Sr. for over 30 years and has had several assistant coaches who have become head coaches across the country.
The Golden Bulls have had a number of standout players throughout their history, including Khyra Conerly, who was named the NCAA Division II Women's National Player of the Year in 2018. Other notable players include Brittany Dorsey, who is the program's all-time leading scorer, and Malia Rivers, who holds the record for most blocks in a season.
Current Season and Players
The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Women's Basketball team is coming off a successful season in which they finished 19-11 overall and 13-5 in conference play. The team was led by senior guard Rodriana Johnson, who was named to the All-CIAA First Team.
Heading into the 2021-2022 season, the Golden Bulls will be returning several key players, including sophomore guard Aneka Hunter and junior forward Aliyah Mazyck. The team also added several new players, including freshman guard Kylah Webb and sophomore forward Diamond Richardson.
Achievements and Awards
The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Women's Basketball team has had numerous achievements and awards throughout their history. The team has won six CIAA championships, with the most recent coming in 2018. They have also made nine appearances in the NCAA Tournament, with their best finish coming in 2003 when they advanced to the Elite Eight.
Several players from the program have also received individual awards and recognition. In addition to the aforementioned Khyra Conerly being named the NCAA Division II Women's National Player of the Year in 2018, Brittany Dorsey was also named the CIAA Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
Conclusion
The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Women's Basketball team has a rich history filled with numerous achievements and accomplished players. With head coach Stephen Joyner Sr. at the helm and a talented group of players, the team looks poised to continue their success in the upcoming 2021-2022 season.
