We’re officially through several picks at the 2026 NBA Draft, with teams like the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls and plenty more having been bolstered with shiny new talent. One such player who just went off the board is Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr., who was selected at No. 9 by the Mavericks. A surprising addition to the class, Johnson slotted in perfectly for the Wolverines this season, averaging 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks while shooting 62% overall.He offers a modern forward prospect, and should be able to hit the ground running in the NBA. Below is Johnson’s scouting report, and how he could fit with the Mavs:Morez Johnson Jr. Scouting ReportCollege: MichiganClass: SophomorePosition: ForwardHeight: 6-10Wingspan: 7-3Draft age: 20.4Strengths:Strength and toolsDefensive impact and versatility Play-finishingRebounding and ScreeningAreas of Improvement:Passing and play-makingShootingOutlook:With prototypical forward size, Johnson projects to play the four in the NBA, with the ability to size up some due to strength and length. Offensively, he’s little more than a play-finisher presently — crashing the rim and dunking — though his touch and free throw percentage give hope he can eventually space the floor.On defense, Johnson will be capable of guarding across multiple positions, able to take on big assignments or even size down to wings and big guards with his ability to hound in space.His athleticism and motor should lead to immediate translation, with further development to be had on offense.Role: Rim-Runner, Switch BigImpact: Starter, Rotation, Late-RotationSwing skills: Shooting, PassingRead the full scouting reportAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow