Morez Johnson Drafted No. 9 Overall by Mavericks

Morez Johnson was selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, reuniting with his former Michigan coach, Dusty May. Johnson was one of three Michigan Wolverines chosen in the lottery, highlighting a significant draft night for the program. He joins a Southwest Division that is seeing a surge in paint-presence talent, with the Mavericks looking to integrate him into their frontcourt rotation immediately.