"The versatile guard was given early NBA Rookie of the Year projections following a huge freshman season at Texas, where he put his potential on full display averaging 19.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists, while shooting an impressive 42.7% from field goal range and 39.7% from beyond the arc. Johnson's elite shot-making ability made it seem that his fit in Washington would allow for a seamless transition to the NBA given a possibility of an immediate role in head coach Brian Keefe's system."
"In fact, many pinpointed the Wizards as the perfect landing spot for Johnson throughout the pre-draft process considering Washington would be a spot that allowed the young playmaker to play through growing pains. Following an impressive run in Summer League with the Wizards, Johnson seem poised to prove those expectations to be true, especially after putting himself in elite company early, averaging 19.5 points putting his name alongside Wizards' legend John Wall."
Tre Johnson entered the NBA after being selected No. 6 overall by the Washington Wizards. He averaged 19.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists at Texas while shooting 42.7% overall and 39.7% from three. Early projections labeled him a Rookie of the Year candidate because of elite shot-making and a presumed fit in Brian Keefe's system. Summer League play produced strong scoring averages and comparisons to John Wall. The regular season began with inconsistencies that slowed his development timeline. Over the last weeks he has recorded double-digit scoring in nine straight games and set a 24-point career high against Phoenix.
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