Tre Johnson is an elite scorer who should embrace protection to maximise his recreation | NBA Top Prospects

By 24USA.NEWS On Jun 20, 2025

In this episode of NBA Top Prospects, Dalen Cuff breaks down tape from standout Texas Longhorns freshman Tre Johnson. The 6-6 guard received SEC Freshman of the Year after averaging 19.9 PPG, proving his scoring capacity. While Johnson’s offensive expertise makes him a projected top-5 decide within the 2025 NBA draft, questions stay about whether or not he’ll benefit from his 6-10 wingspan to grow to be an impression defender.

0:00 Intro
0:50 Offensive movie research: SEC Tournament vs Texas A&M
1:07 Play 1: Scoring over a number of defenders
1:59 Play 2: Decision-making off closeouts
2:39 Play 3: Step-back jumper
3:11 Defensive movie research: SEC Tournament vs Tennessee
3:41 Play 1: Lack of assist and engagement
4:40 Play 2: On-ball points in opposition to a smaller guard
5:30 Johnson’s future outlook

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