Dream Fit: Nets, Jazz, Heat

Overall Grade: 64.44

Projected Position: SG/SF

Strengths:

• Compact & Smooth Handle

• Good space denial and extensions on drive contests without fouling

• Elite shot motion & shot speed on pull up jumpers

• Good knowledge of teammate positioning

• Great elevetion on pull up midrange game using spin & crossover to make space

• Great crossover

• Good body control on drives

• Good effort on physicality with bigs

• Deep 3pt range

• Good traffic splits

• Solid change of direction on closeouts

• Effective physicality on defense

• Stays composed on press

• Solid athleticism with build up speed

• Elite shotmaking on fading & drifting 3's, 3's in general

• Great pass accuracy & velo on passes & effective swing passes

Weaknesses:

• Poor lateral movement

• Forces shots near the rim, often going into shotblockers & missing by wide margins

• Poor space creation while driving

• Solid defensive pressure, but bordering hand checks, will get called more consistently at the next level

• Suceptible to chair drop in midrange game & loses balance with some regularity

• Poor job drawing & selling fouls on contact on drives

• Solid timing on putback attempts, but poor touch

• Bad hand placement on boxouts, allowing defenders around him

• Ineffective as help shot blocker at the rim

• Late in adjusting to screens leading to forced switches

Scouting Report: Tre Johnson

Position: Shooting Guard
Height/Weight: 6'6", 190 lbs
School: Texas Longhorns (Freshman, Class of 2025)
Draft Projection: Top 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft

Overview:
Tre Johnson is an elite shooting guard prospect with a polished offensive game and a knack for scoring. As a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in his class, Johnson has quickly made an impact in college basketball. His combination of size, skill, and basketball IQ makes him a highly coveted prospect for the NBA.

Strengths:

• Scoring Ability: Johnson is a natural scorer who can create his own shot and finish at all three levels—inside, mid-range, and beyond the arc.

• Shooting Efficiency: He has a smooth shooting stroke and is particularly effective from mid-range and the free-throw line.

• Size and Athleticism: At 6'6", Johnson has the size and athleticism to excel as a two-way player, with the ability to guard multiple positions.

• Basketball IQ: His understanding of the game allows him to make smart decisions and adapt to different defensive schemes.

• Clutch Factor: Johnson has shown the ability to perform under pressure, making key plays in critical moments.

Areas for Improvement:

• Playmaking: While he is a capable passer, developing his playmaking skills will make him a more complete player.

• Consistency from Deep: Improving his three-point shooting consistency will elevate his offensive impact.

• Defensive Focus: Maintaining consistent effort on the defensive end will maximize his potential as a two-way player.

Player Comparisons:

• Bradley Beal

• Devin Booker

Summary:
Tre Johnson is a dynamic shooting guard with the potential to be a franchise cornerstone in the NBA. His scoring ability, size, and basketball IQ make him one of the most exciting prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. With continued development, he could become a dominant force at the professional level.

Draft Range: 3-7

Projected NBA rookie role: Perimeter offensive threat

Projected NBA position: Wing

Projected Rookie Statline (Pts, Reb, Ast, Blk/Stl): 15, 2, 2, 0.5 (Stl)

Strengths: Elite shotmaking abilities and confidence, Shoots at a high level from both the 3 and middy. His size at 6'6 matched with his wingspan and release point makes his shot hard to contest

Weakness: Not afraid to admit I was lower on Tre Johnson coming out of High School, His passing liabilities are stil apparent and he needs to be more disciplined defensively, Also will occasionaly shy away from contact at the rim, The main turn off for me was his shot diet, More often than not he has a below average shot selection and despite his early success, as of recently he's been slowing down his production, But hey if they go in, ill keep my mouth shut.

Shades of/comp: Devin Booker, Seattle Ray Allen, Taller Cam Thomas

Best outcome: Theres a real possibility where Tre Johnson continues his effiency and tough shot-making abilities at the next level. He feels to be a sure fire All Star if this translates and we see jumps defensively and playmaking wise

mid outcome: He could be limited outside of his perimeter scoring if isnt liable defensively at the next level. Still would be a great scorer but tough to see his impact outside of that

worst outcome: Isnt efficient and still doesnt look to score at the rim. Not a great defender or playmaker while his shot diet is still questionable.

Name: Tre Johnson ——— My Ranking: 3

Projected Draft Range: Top 5 pick

Projected NBA Role: Primary scoring option with secondary playmaking responsibilities

Projected NBA Position: Shooting Guard

Projected Rookie Statline: 15 PPG | 4 RPG | 2 APG

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Strengths: • Scoring Versatility: Tre is an innate scorer with the ability to create his shot at all three levels. He excels in isolation situations and can score efficiently from mid-range, beyond the arc, and at the rim.  • Shooting Mechanics: Possesses fluid shooting mechanics with a balanced base, high release point, and excellent ball rotation. His footwork allows him to shoot effectively off the dribble or catch.  • Athleticism: At 6’6” with a 6’10” wingspan, Tre has good length and bounce, enabling him to navigate defenses and finish plays above the rim.  • Off-Ball Movement: Demonstrates a keen understanding of spacing and movement without the ball, making him a constant threat in catch-and-shoot scenarios. ⸻

Weaknesses: • Defensive Consistency: While he has the tools to be an effective defender, Tre’s effort and focus on the defensive end can wane, leading to lapses in awareness.
• Playmaking: Primarily a scorer, Tre’s playmaking for others is still developing. Enhancing his ability to read defenses and make timely passes will elevate his offensive impact.  • Physicality: Despite improved strength, he can struggle against more physical defenders, impacting his efficiency when driving to the basket. • Finishing through contact: Tends to not want to initiate contact while driving down hill, and ends up settling for lots of floaters off one leg.

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Shades of / Comparison: • Devin Booker  • Allan Houston  ⸻

Games Watched:

    1.     vs. Tennessee (March 14, 2025)
    2.    vs. Texas A&M (March 13, 2025) 
3.    vs. Kentucky Wildcats (February 15, 2025)
4.    vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (February 11, 2025)
5.    vs. Oklahoma Sooners (January 15, 2025)

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Tre Johnson is an elite bucket getter for Texas. He can always find a way to get open and get the bucket. But except for that, he doesn't really have anything else great,now don't get me wrong, he still has good passing, but compared to others he challenging, he's lacking. He's currently averaging 19 points 2 boards and 3 Assists. On his day, he can score 50. He's just on and off and not consistently good. He can definitely be a role player and a very solid Guard, but I don't think he can develop into a star.

Rating: B

Comparison:

Johnson is a legit scorer at the NBA level who can put the ball in the basket at all 3 levels. He's athletic and uses that to his advantage, hitting tough, Ace Bailey-caliber shots day in and day out. Once he gets hot, it's very hard to stop him from getting buckets and penetrating downhill. He's very athletic and has a nice dribble package, which is why it's a mystery as to why he took twice as many jumpers as shots at the rim this year. He has the ability to get to the rack, but relies on his shotmaking ability too much. He's got amazing size and surprising strength which helps him create space and get open. He has defensive potential with his impressive length but isn't the best at creating steals and forcing turnovers as he could be. He's not very good going left and at times shys away from that side of the court completely. He's not elite at getting to the free throw line, as a guy with his craftiness tends to be. Overall, Johnson is a microwave scorer that will be a top 10 pick this draft.

NBA Comps: Michael Redd, Terrence Ross, Alec Burks, AJ Lawson

Comp: Devin Vassell/Cam Thomas

• very good shooter from both midrange and three, can kill you both off the dribble and in the c&s

• moves well without the ball, looks for efficient shots

• really good passer and vision to go along with a high shot IQ; also attacks really well off close outs

• not a huge threat on the drive or as a finisher, which does hinder his ability as a playmaker slightly

• nothing special defensively; has the length and speed to be a good defender, but lacks physicality and elite athleticism