In this episode of NBA Top Prospects, Dalen Cuff breaks down tape from standout Texas Longhorns freshman Tre Johnson. The 6-6 guard won SEC Freshman of the Year after averaging 19.9 PPG, proving his scoring ability. While Johnson’s offensive talent makes him a projected top-5 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, questions remain about whether he’ll take advantage of his 6-10 wingspan to become an impact defender.
0:00 Intro
0:50 Offensive film study: SEC Tournament vs Texas A&M
1:07 Play 1: Scoring over multiple defenders
1:59 Play 2: Decision-making off closeouts
2:39 Play 3: Step-back jumper
3:11 Defensive film study: SEC Tournament vs Tennessee
3:41 Play 1: Lack of help and engagement
4:40 Play 2: On-ball issues against a smaller guard
5:30 Johnson’s future outlook
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