Morez Johnson Jr.
Updated on 6/21/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 235
College: Michigan
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 1/25/2006
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 16
Projected Draft Range: Mid 1st Round
2026 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 9 by the Dallas Mavericks
Pros:
Fairly solid low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent playmaker for his size
Very good rebounder
Solid defender
Good shot blocker
Solid athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his shooting
Must extend his shooting range
Can struggle to protect the basketball
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Morez Johnson Jr. is a strong, athletic big man that excels as an interior player in the paint, and he helped Michigan win the National Championship. His ability to make plays in the paint combined with his skill set, motor, and intangibles could enable him to be a solid role player in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12-6-24 Illinois-Northwestern Game via Big Ten Network
YouTube’s Highlights of the 6-28-25 U19 USA-Australia Game via FIBA Basketball
Games Scouted:
1/2/25 Illinois vs. Oregon
1/5/25 Illinois vs. Washington
2/5/25 Illinois vs. Rutgers
3/14/25 Illinois vs. Maryland
1/14/26 Michigan vs. Washington
2/21/26 Michigan vs. Duke
4/6/26 Michigan vs. UConn
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