US EditionMichigan's Morez Johnson Jr. Declares for NBA Draft but Could Return
The sophomore forward averaged 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, and must withdraw by May 27 to keep his college eligibility.
- On Friday, Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. declared for the 2026 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, giving him until May 27 to decide his next step.
- Serving as the enforcer on the 2025-26 national championship team, Johnson was praised by head coach Dusty May as one of the team's "absolute psycho competitors" during his 40-game sophomore season.
- Statistical improvements saw Johnson average 13.1 points and a team-leading 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 62.1% from the floor, earning Third Team All-Big Ten honors.
- In a recent NBC Chicago interview, Johnson stated "there's no rush" to turn pro without a first-round guarantee, adding he has "no issue" returning to Michigan to attempt a repeat.
- While Johnson weighs his future, Michigan has reloaded its frontcourt with transfers J.P. Estrella , Jalen Reed , and Moustapha Thiam ahead of the June 23–24 NBA Draft in Brooklyn.
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Morez Johnson Jr. declares for NBA draft, maintains college eligibility – Democratic Accent
Earlier this month, Michigan defeated UConn in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game. Shortly after the Wolverines captured the program’s first title since 1989, Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. announced he will enter the NBA Draft. Despite declaring for the NBA Draft, Johnson has maintained his NCAA eligibility throughout the process. However, he has until May 27 to withdraw if he plans to return for his junior season. Johnson…
Morez Johnson Jr declares for NBA draft, maintains college eligibility
Earlier this month, Michigan defeated UConn in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game. Shortly after the Wolverines captured the program's first title since 1989, Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. announced he would enter the NBA Draft.Despite declaring for the NBA Draft, Johnson has maintained his NCAA eligibility throughout the process. However, he has until May 27 to withdraw if he plans to return for his junior season. Johnson…
Morez Johnson Jr. declares for NBA draft, maintains college eligibility
Less than a month after bringing a national championship back to Ann Arbor, Morez Johnson Jr. has declared for the NBA Draft. Johnson is maintaining his college eligibility throughout the process, and will have to withdraw his name from the draft by May 27 if he wants to return to college for his junior campaign. After transferring from Illinois to the Michigan men’s basketball team last offseason, Johnson was an integral piece to the squad that…
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