Former Airline star to play senior year for Pilots.

By Scott Ferrell

sferrell@gannett.com

The LSU-Shreveport Pilots' restocking of their men's basketball roster continues with the addition of Louisiana Tech transfer Jeremy Johnston.

Johnston is the Pilots' second high-profile transfer this month. Earlier this month, former Tulsa guard Kyle Blankenship announced a decision to transfer to LSUS for his senior season. Johnston will also play his senior season for the Pilots. Both are former All-City players.

The addition of Johnston helps LSUS inside. Johnston is 6-foot-9 and weighs 257 pounds.

"We feel like Jeremy is going to play a big role for us in the post,'' LSUS coach Chad McDowell said. "He also has the ability to score down there. He's another piece in the puzzle for us.''

Johnston averaged 22.8 points and nine rebounds per game as a senior at Airline High School.

He played three seasons at Tech and averaged 2.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per game in 57 games with the Bulldogs.

"I am excited about playing for LSUS next season and the opportunity to play in front of my family and friends,'' Johnston said. "My high school teammate, Justin Collins, played at LSUS the last two seasons and he said he had the best time of his life. I can hardly wait to put on a uniform and get the season started.''

The Pilots lose three post players from last year's team which advanced to the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City, Mo. LSUS also finished the regular season ranked No. 7 nationally.