The Mavericks used the No. 9 total choose within the 2026 NBA Draft to pick out Michigan ahead Morez Johnson, reuniting him with former Wolverines head coach Dusty Could, who was formally employed by Dallas earlier within the day.
Johnson elevated his draft inventory throughout a profitable sophomore season at Michigan, averaging 13.1 factors, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks whereas serving to lead the Wolverines to a nationwide championship.
He earned All-Large Ten Second Workforce and All-Defensive Workforce honors and emerged as one of many prime frontcourt prospects within the class.
The 6-foot-9 ahead is understood for his toughness, athleticism, defensive versatility, and profitable mentality.
Whereas his offensive sport continues to be creating, scouts view him as a participant able to making a right away influence by way of his vitality, rebounding, and protection.
Johnson additionally impressed groups in the course of the pre-draft course of along with his bodily measurements and total athletic profile, serving to safe his place within the lottery.
Dallas views him as a robust addition to its younger core and a possible long-term frontcourt accomplice for Cooper Flagg.
With the Mavericks coping with accidents and roster turnover amongst their large males final season, Johnson gives one other bodily presence and defensive possibility within the ache
Morez Johnson Drafted By Mavericks At No. 9 https://t.co/rkcNDYMzB6
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) June 24, 2026
