Morez Johnson Jr. declares for NBA Draft while retaining NCAA eligibility

11 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25

Johnson, who starred for Michigan in their 2026 national championship win over UConn, averaged 7.3 rebounds and was named to the Big Ten's All-Defensive Team.
He has until May 27 to withdraw from the draft and return for his junior season, amid speculation over his potential NIL compensation and NBA first-round projections.
Johnson transferred from Illinois before the 2025-26 season, quickly becoming a key contributor for Michigan, while the team also added LSU transfer Jalen Reed this week.

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