Morez Johnson Jr. Introductory Press Conference
The Dallas Mavericks selected forward/center Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Johnson (6-9, 255) averaged 13.1 points (.623 FG%, .343 3FG%, .782 FT%), 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 blocks and 25.1 minutes per game in 40 games (all starts) for the 2026 national champion Michigan Wolverines. He earned Second-Team All-Big Ten and Big Ten All-Defensive Team honors after helping Michigan to a program-best 37-3 record and its first NCAA national title since 1989. Johnson tallied nine double-doubles, including a 12-point, 10-rebound effort in the national title game against the University of Connecticut. The...
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