Player Name:  Kenyia Johnson
Position: Guard
Academic Year: Freshman
Hometown: Orange Park, Florida
 Favorite color: Blue
 
Favorite meal: Steak and baked potato
 
Favorite class: Intro to Athletic Training
 
Most inspirational person in your life: My mom because she's a strong women and believer in God. She is very wise, and she has a huge heart.
 
Favorite basketball figure: Derrick Rose
 
Major: Athletic Training
 
Reason you chose UE: Because my teammates were welcoming, and made me feel at home.
 
Most memorable UE moment: Touching the rim.
 
Most important goal as a student athlete: Graduating with honors and taking my game to the next level.
 
What does being a Purple Ace mean to you: It means a lot to me because I'm getting an opportunity some people are wishing to have. I was blessed enough to be chosen for UE.

The Aces will have an exhibition game against USI on Saturday, November 8 at the Ford Center beginning at 12:00 p.m. There will also be a pregame tailgate at UE to celebrate the start of basketball season. Fans can enjoy food, drinks and games on the grass mound next to the Rigway building starting at 10:00 a.m.
 
The regular season opener will against Austin Peay on Sunday, November 16 at 1:00 p.m.
 
Fans can purchase tickets over the phone at 812-488-ACES (2237) in person at either the Carson Center or Ford Center ticket office, or online via Ticketmaster.com.