George Washington University Athletics
GW Basketball's Johnson and Fitzgerald Granted Transfer Release
3/23/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
March 23, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC -- George Washington University sophomore Tim Johnson (Harvey, IL/Lee Academy) and freshman Chris Fitzgerald (Swansea, MA/Northfield Mount Hermon) have notified the GW men's basketball coaching staff that they will not return to the team next season, GW head coach Karl Hobbs has announced. The University has granted their request for a release.
"Tim and Chris both have decided to continue their college careers elsewhere," Hobbs said. "The coaches and myself appreciate what both Tim and Chris have done for our program and we wish them both the best in their futures."
A 6-foot-3 guard, Johnson appeared in 21 games this season. He averaged 3.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 9.3 minutes per game. Fitzgerald, a 6-8 forward, appeared in 13 games this season and averaged 3.1 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.2 assists and 7.2 minutes.
GW finished the 2010-11 season with a 17-14 record, 10-6 in the A-10 (tied for fourth place).
