Tre Johnson - NBA Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, we will track where Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson appears in the latest NBA mock drafts.

Tre Johnson NBA Mock Drafts

Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Tre Johnson has appeared:

For the Win — Bryan Kalbrosky

Round 1, Pick 9 — Chicago Bulls

Texas freshman Tre Johnson is a natural scorer whose passing is better than his assist stats might suggest. He is difficult to stop in the open-court and leads all high-major freshmen in 3-pointers made in transition so far this season, per CBB Analytics.

CBS Sports — Adam Finkelstein

Round 1, Pick 10 — San Antonio Spurs

Every pick San Antonio makes should be about what's best around Wemby, and Johnson has some shot-making and scoring punch that could help lighten the load for the sophomore sensation. If the Spurs think they can get him to buy into being a more willing ball-mover, cutter and defender, this pick could make a lot of sense.

Bleacher Report — Jonathan Wasserman

Round 1, Pick 9 — Chicago Bulls

NBA teams should all buy Tre Johnson's shotmaking skill and floater touch for perimeter scoring.

He just had another big offensive game with 26 points against Tennessee. The self-creation footwork, shooting versatility and positional tools/mechanics make Johnson's scoring seem translatable.

He's becoming somewhat one-dimensional, as a lack of rim pressure and playmaking limit his versatility and reduce his margin for error when it comes to shooting. But between Johnson's track record and production in different settings—Link Academy, EYBL, high school All-Star games, FIBA, Texas—plus an eye test that shows advanced skill and fluidity, the 18-year-old looks like a surefire pro scoring weapon.

The Athletic — Sam Vecenie

Round 1, Pick 10 — Detroit Pistons

Scouts can't look beyond the production with Johnson, as he's averaging 19 points per game and shooting 47 percent from the field and 42 percent from 3 as a freshman. Those are ridiculous numbers that go to show just how well-defined his scoring game is already.

But there is something of a muted reaction when I bring him up to evaluators. Largely, that's because of a couple of things. First, Johnson didn't play well in New York City in front of a bevy of scouts attending games against Syracuse and St. Joseph's. He scored 16.5 points per game in those two but shot just 11 of 36, turned it over 3.5 times per game and didn't really contribute otherwise. Indeed, that's the second main concern. Johnson just has not been all that good at anything this year beyond scoring. He showcases intriguing vision when his mind is set on playmaking for others, but he doesn't do it all that often. He averages 2.3 assists per game, but that's not a particularly high number for how often he has the ball in his hands. And while I think Johnson generally rotates around the court and knows where to be defensively, he's not disruptive on that end. There's a lot to be excited about with him as a scorer, and he's not as limited as someone like North Carolina's Ian Jackson. However, teams do want to see Johnson play a more consistently impactful brand of basketball when the ball is not in his hands.

ESPN — Givony/Woo

Round 1, Pick 10 — San Antonio Spurs

Potentially equipped with three first-round picks, the Spurs should have an opportunity to stockpile young talent, or consolidate some of their draft capital to move around if they choose. The offensively gifted Johnson has continued to look like a lottery talent, shouldering a big role at Texas and making 40% of his 3s.

He's a sweet shooter who can make tough shots and projects to be a threat away from the ball, as well. The primary concern is what else Johnson will do to supply value. He isn't known for making teammates better as a passer and is often content to hunt shots regardless of the situation. He also doesn't contribute much defensively.

Teams are curious if Johnson can break some of those habits and round out his game, but his sheer scoring talent has continued to make him a lottery candidate. -- Woo

Fox Sports — John Fanta

Round 1, Pick 5 — Utah Jazz

The five-star freshman has only increased his stock since arriving in Austin and fits the modern-day NBA mold at 6-6 with a 7-foot wingspan. He's a three-level scorer, shown by the fact he's averaging 18.4 points per game while shooting 46% from the floor for the Longhorns. Johnson has great bounce, can really thrive in the midrange and understands how to get to advantageous spots where he can consistently knock down shots, shooting 40% from 3-point territory.

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