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Tre Johnson

Guard · Washington Wizards · 6'5", 190 lb · Born Mar 7, 2006 · Dallas, Texas · Drafted 6th overall, 2025
No. 6 pick (2025)Elite shot-makerSEC Freshman of YearScoring guard
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In short

Tre Johnson is a 6-foot-5 scoring guard for the Washington Wizards and the No. 6 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft — regarded as one of the best pure shot-makers in his class. After a standout freshman season at Texas, where he was SEC Freshman of the Year and broke Kevin Durant's Longhorns freshman scoring record, he debuted with the highest-scoring Wizards rookie debut since 1992 and averaged around 12 points as a rookie.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceFri, Nov 13
@Utah JazzDrop coverage
Proj. points
12.3
range 9.6–15
Line 12
53%
to go over
Team win
38%
112–114
Poi 12.3 Lean overReb 2.8 Lean underAss 2 Lean overPRA 17.1 Lean over
Likely on himJaren Jackson Jr.· 80 Perimeter DStrong defender
10+ pts78%15+ pts18%

Model lines Johnson at 12.3 pts (range 9.6–15) vs a 12 line — a lean to clear it (53%).

Model favors Utah Jazz (62%), projected 112–114, ~226 total at 96.5 pace.

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An elite scoring guard and shot-maker — a No. 6 pick and the future of Washington's backcourt.

Texas Mr. Basketball, Johnson averaged 19.9 a game at Texas and broke Kevin Durant's freshman scoring record.

🏫 Texas · 6th, 2025SEC Fr. of Year

Washington drafted him 6th in 2025 as a cornerstone scorer.

No. 6 pickShot-maker

He debuted with 16 — the highest Wizards rookie debut since 1992.

16-pt debutSince 1992

He averaged around 12 points as a rookie, a natural scorer with a clear runway.

12.2 ppgCornerstone
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PPG
12.2
2025-26
RPG
2.8
per game
APG
2
per game
FG%
.419
.358 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

An elite scoring guard and shot-maker — a No. 6 pick and the future of Washington's backcourt.

Tre Johnson was born in Dallas, the son of a former college player, and was Texas Mr. Basketball before a standout freshman season at Texas — averaging 19.9 points, earning SEC Freshman of the Year, and breaking Kevin Durant's Longhorns freshman single-game scoring record with 39 against Arkansas.

Washington drafted him 6th in 2025, and he debuted with 16 points — the highest-scoring Wizards rookie debut since 1992 — averaging around 12 points as a rookie. Regarded as one of the best pure shot-makers in his class, he is a cornerstone scorer for Washington's rebuild.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Johnson comes from a basketball family — his father, Richard, played college ball and coached at his son's high school — and starred in the talent-rich Dallas area before a decorated one-and-done season at Texas. A McDonald's All-American and Texas Mr. Basketball, he arrived in the NBA with a reputation as an elite, natural scorer.

His on-court identity is shot-making — a 6-foot-5 guard who creates his own shot with deep and mid-range shooting, a smooth, high-volume scorer who shot nearly 40% from three and 87% from the line in college. On a rebuilding Washington team he has a clear runway for minutes and shot volume; rounding out his efficiency and all-around game is the path from bucket-getter to lead scorer.

PERSONALITY

The person

A natural scoring guard and shot-maker — self-creation, deep range, and volume.

Elite scorerOne of the best pure shot-makers in his draft class.
Self-creatorCreates his own shot with deep and mid-range shooting.
PedigreedSEC Freshman of the Year who broke Durant's Texas record.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Rookie Shot-Maker
Temperament
Spark
Leadership
58/100
Scoring61
Playmaking51
Rebounding41
Perimeter D64
Rim protection21
Spacing64
Athleticism70
Clutch63
a shot-making rookie guard
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

A natural bucket-getter

Johnson's value is elite shot-making — a 6-foot-5 guard who creates his own shot with deep and mid-range shooting, backed by strong college efficiency (nearly 40% from three, 87% from the line). That natural scoring translated immediately (a record rookie debut, ~12 points a game), giving Washington a cornerstone perimeter scorer for its rebuild.

Rounding out the game

As a 19-year-old on a rebuilding team, Johnson has a clear runway for minutes and shot volume. His rookie efficiency (around 42% from the field) leaves room to grow, and the path from high-volume bucket-getter to a lead scorer runs through efficiency, playmaking, and defense — but the shot-making pedigree gives him real star upside.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-266024.112.22.82.0.419.358

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

CollegeSEC Freshman of the Year at Texas; broke Kevin Durant's Longhorns freshman single-game scoring record (39)
2025Drafted 6th overall by Washington
DebutHighest-scoring Wizards rookie debut since 1992

Hardware

No. 6
Draft pick (2025)
1×
SEC Freshman of the Year (2025)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

An elite scoring guard and shot-maker with star upside — the future of Washington's backcourt.

Johnson is a cornerstone perimeter scorer for Washington's rebuild — a natural shot-maker whose scoring translated immediately (~12 points a game as a rookie). His efficiency and all-around game have room to grow, but his shot-making pedigree gives him real star upside on a team with a clear runway for him.

Shot-makingElite
Shooting rangeStrong
Scoring volumeStrong
Efficiency / all-aroundDeveloping

Contract

Draft
No. 6, 2025 rookie
Role
Scoring guard cornerstone
Age
20 rising
Bottom line

One of the best pure shot-makers in his class — a natural scoring guard with a record rookie debut and real star upside as Washington's backcourt of the future.

FAQ

Quick answers

What is Tre Johnson known for?

Elite scoring and shot-making — a natural shot creator with deep range who was SEC Freshman of the Year at Texas and broke Kevin Durant's Longhorns freshman scoring record.

How high was Tre Johnson drafted?

No. 6 overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft.

How did Tre Johnson's rookie season go?

He debuted with 16 points — the highest-scoring Wizards rookie debut since 1992 — and averaged around 12 points a game with a clear runway for minutes.