'I'm going to keep doing the same thing': Elite Texas scorer shows confidence in process as he joins Washington Wizards
Tre Johnson, a standout freshman guard from the University of Texas, was selected sixth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft held on Wednesday night in Brooklyn. The 6-foot-6, 190-pound shooting guard from Garland, Texas, led the Texas Longhorns in scoring during his lone college season. He averaged 19.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, […]
Tre Johnson, a standout freshman guard from the University of Texas, was selected sixth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft held on Wednesday night in Brooklyn. The 6-foot-6, 190-pound shooting guard from Garland, Texas, led the Texas Longhorns in scoring during his lone college season.
He averaged 19.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while playing 34.7 minutes per contest. His exceptional performance earned him the SEC Freshman of the Year award and a spot on the All-SEC Second Team.
Considering how successful Johnson has been, it's not shocking how confident he is in his process.
"Just knowing how hard I work, most definitely, and how consistent I am with it. I'm going do what's been working," Johnson said when asked by ESPN's Monica McNutt what gives him confidence that he'll be a success in the NBA. "I'm going to keep staying in the gym and putting in those hours. That, so far, has been translating, so I'm going to keep doing the same thing."
Johnson, a former McDonald’s All-American and consensus five-star recruit, showcased his elite scoring ability, particularly from beyond the arc, shooting 39.7% from three-point range. His standout performances included a 39-point game against Arkansas, breaking Kevin Durant’s Texas freshman scoring record, and a 30-point effort in a win over Texas A&M.
Despite leading Texas to an NCAA Tournament berth as an 11-seed, the Longhorns fell to Xavier in the First Four.
The Wizards, coming off an 18-win season, aim to bolster their offense with Johnson’s three-level scoring prowess and high basketball IQ. His selection ties for the fifth-highest draft pick in Texas Longhorns history, and he joins a young Wizards core including Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Kyshawn George.
Before college, Johnson led Lake Highlands High School in Dallas to a Class 6A state championship and later transferred to Link Academy in Missouri, where he was ranked the No. 5 player nationally in the 2024 recruiting class.
His smooth jump shot, compared to Ray Allen by analysts, and clutch shot-making make him a promising addition to a Wizards team seeking offensive firepower.
