NEW YORK – Two-time MAAC Women's Basketball Player of the Year Stella Johnson (Denville, NJ/Morris Catholic) has been named to the Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention Team, the organization today announced. Johnson becomes Rider's first-ever All-American in women's basketball. Johnson is also a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award and the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year.

"What a deserving and amazing honor for Stella," said Rider Head Coach Lynn Milligan. "The work that Stella has put in during her career is unmatched. She excelled in every part of the game. She obviously is known nationally for her scoring but her rebounding, steals, assists and blocks make her one of the most complete players out there at any level. We are extremely proud of her and how she has not only elevated Rider WBB but how she represents Rider WBB everyday."

Johnson became the sixth player in the history of the MAAC to be tabbed as the Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons. She finished the year as the leading scorer in NCAA Division I at 24.8 points per game, more than a point ahead of the next-closest player. She was also the only active Division I player with 2,000 career points, 700 career rebounds, 400 career assists and 300 career steals.

In her final game of the season, Johnson set a new league record for a single game, scoring 37 points in the Broncs' MAAC Quarterfinal win over Niagara. All eight of her double-doubles came against conference opponents, as did her Feb. 29 triple-double against Canisius. Besides scoring, she also led the MAAC in steals per game (2.9) and minutes per game (37.1).