Texas’ Johnson, forecasted top-5 choice, gets in draft

• Jonathan GivonyApr 8, 2025, 03:47 PM ET Close NBA draft expert and author Joined ESPN.com in July 2017
  Creator and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and worldwide groups

Texas freshman Tre Johnson announced Tuesday on ESPN’s “NBA Today” that he will state for the NBA draft.Johnson is predicted to be chosen No. 5 in ESPN’s post-NCAA competition mock draft, which was published Tuesday.”This season was a roller-coaster trip,” Johnson stated.” However it was a great experience, wins and losses aside. Taking on the best teams in the nation. Dipping into Texas was the best experience I’ve ever had, being with a great group of guys and a terrific coaching staff.”

Johnson was called SEC Freshman of the Year and All-SEC Second Team after averaging 19.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 37% from 3. He assisted Texas make the NCAA competition, with the Longhorns removed by Xavier in the First Four.Editor’s Picks

At 6-foot-6, with a 6-10 wingspan, Johnson is a model for what the NBA seeks at the wing position, featuring outstanding size and length, a strong develop, and respected scoring expertise. He has varied shot-making adaptability, running screens, striking pull-up jumpers, and increasing for tough step-backs and side-step 3-pointers, while showing flexibility with flashes of slashing and passing ability. He turned 19 on March 7.

Johnson is in Santa Barbara, California, preparing for the draft and an even more significant difficulty in the NBA.

“It will be consistent work, simply trying to make the most of every day to try and get better,” Johnson stated. “I’m a big basketball geek, so I’m spending a great deal of time enjoying movie, both full games and specific players on Synergy. I like to watch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander since we have comparable physique. Devin Booker, with how he ratings and his footwork coming off pindowns, and also Klay Thompson with the Warriors, seeing how he utilizes various actions.”

The NBA draft integrate will be held May 11-18 in Chicago, and the draft will be June 25-26 in New York.Jonathan Givony is an NBA draft expert and the creator and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private searching and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and international groups.