Offense Tre Johnson enters the 2025 NBA Draft as one of the most polished perimeter scorers in the class. He blends a high-level shooting profile with versatile movement and shot creation skills, giving him an offensive foundation that is NBA-ready in certain capacities. Johnson's mechanics are textbook: high release, clean follow-through, consistent footwork, and the results reflect it. He converted nearly 40% of his threes on significant volume (6.8 attempts per game), including over 1.15 points per pull-up three, and shot a blistering 89% from the free-throw line. Just 67% of his made threes were assisted, underscoring his ability to generate offense off the bounce. Johnson thrives in a variety of offensive contexts. He’s comfortable curling off pindowns, spacing the floor as a catch-and-shoot threat, or handling the ball in second-side actions. His movement shooting and relocation instincts put real stress on defenders, and his balance and core strength allow him to convert shots from awkward angles, even with defenders glued to his hip. In transition, he’s a legitimate threat once he crosses halfcourt, hitting nearly 49% of his threes in those situations. But Johnson isn’t just a specialist. He often operated as Texas’s primary scorer, capable of breaking down defenders in isolation or working out of pick-and-rolls. He ranked in the 88th percentile in pick-and-roll scoring efficiency, thanks in part to his quick processing and poise. Though his handle can be loose at times, and he favors attacking to his right, Johnson makes timely reads and shows good feel in delivering passes over the top or to cutters once defenses rotate. He may not be a full-time primary initiator, but he shows flashes of legitimate creation chops that could make him a versatile second-side playmaker. Where Johnson still has to grow is in his ability to pressure the rim. Just 16.7% of his halfcourt attempts came at the basket, a combination of limited burst, subpar strength through contact, and a preference for settling into floaters or pull-up jumpers. His free throw rate of 23.9% reflects that lack of physicality. At times, this gives him the appearance of a finesse scorer who avoids contact rather than embracing it, limiting his efficiency and ability to manipulate defenses consistently. Improving his frame and handle would go a long way in unlocking more of the paint and generating easier points. Defense Johnson’s offensive confidence doesn’t carry over to the defensive end with the same consistency. His physical profile, nearly 6’6” with a 6’10” wingspan,suggests he should be an effective multi-positional defender, and in stretches, he looks the part. He can slide decently when locked in, contests jumpers well with his length, and shows flashes of off-ball anticipation, particularly when stunting into driving lanes or recovering in closeouts. But the effort waxes and wanes. Johnson’s defensive engagement is inconsistent, and too often he gives up easy dribble penetration, mistimes rotations, or gets caught watching the ball instead of staying connected to his man. He doesn’t generate much in the way of stocks, just 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks per game, and his rebounding numbers (8.3 DREB%, 0.6 OREB%) are among the worst for a player of his size in the class. He occasionally flashes good instincts as a helper, but lapses in attention and communication remain. For now, Johnson projects as a liability on this end unless he's put into a scheme that masks his weaknesses and demands accountability. Looking Ahead The appeal with Tre Johnson is clear: he’s one of the best shooters in the class, capable of draining shots off the catch, off movement, and off the bounce. That singular strength, his jump shot will get him on the court early and allow him to play across lineups. What separates his trajectory from role player to potential star is whether he can expand the rest of his game: tighten his handle, absorb contact at the rim, increase his passing volume, and become at least a neutral defender. There’s a pathway where Johnson becomes a high-end secondary scorer, someone who complements a primary creator while still carrying a significant scoring load. Think along the lines of a scaled-up Malik Monk or a more composed Cam Thomas. If the strength and rim pressure never come, he may be relegated to a microwave bench scorer role. But if he continues to build on the flashes, live-dribble passing, secondary reads, mid-post counters, then Johnson has the tools to become a true offensive engine in spurts. He may not be a franchise cornerstone or initiator, but Johnson can be a critical offensive weapon in today’s NBA. He may not unlock your entire offense, but he’s the guy who slips the key into the lock and turns it.