NBA Draft Scouting Report: Texas' Tre Johnson

Scouting Report: Tre Johnson

Link Academy's Tre Johnson moves the ball downcourt as the Lions took on the Central Bulldogs in The Pit at Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. / Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK

1. Player Info
2. Prospect Profile
3. Highlights
4. Draft Projection
5. 2025 Big Board

Player Info

Tre Johnson

Guard | Texas 

Height: 6'6” | Weight: 185 lbs 

2025 Draft Age: 19.29

Link Academy's Tre Johnson goes up for a field goal attempt as the Lions took on the Central Bulldogs in The Pit at Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. / Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK

Prospect Profile

Versatility and dynamic scoring are two extremely valuable traits at the NBA level, especially for modern guards. At 6-foot-6 with good length, a lot of bounce and the ability to shoot the lights out, Johnson is one of the most impressive players in this entire draft class. 

When it comes to scoring, he can do it from all three levels. He boasts a fluid and effortless jumper from beyond the arc, but he’s really known for what he does in the mid-range. Johnson knows how to create and exploit mismatches, which should only continue at the next levels. Although his self-creation upside is great for his size, the Texas freshman is excellent off-ball as a scorer and at getting to his spots. He understands angles and how to navigate the flow of the offense to generate looks he likes. 

While he won’t play much lead guard, Johnson does have passing chops that will prove to be useful moving forward. Especially if he ends up being a primary scorer at the NBA level and has the ball in his hands at a high rate, his ability to set up and find others will be very valuable. When he doesn’t have the ball in his hands, Johnson will need to continue to find ways to impact the ball and do more than just score. 

The defensive side of the floor needs to continue to improve for Johnson, but his positional size and 7-foot wingspan provide him the tools to be very good on that end one day. He can defend both guards and wings, but could also take on smaller frontcourt players in certain situations if he adds more strength. He’s also a good rebounder for his position and has a nose for the ball. 

A former five-star recruit from the Dallas, TX area, Johnson finished his high school career at Link Academy, where he further improved his game and shined against top competition. If all goes well between now and the draft, there’s no question he could end up being a top-10 pick. 

Highlights

Draft Projection

Mid-Lottery Pick in 2025 NBA Draft.

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