Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. was selected with the ninth pick by the Mavericks, setting up a reunion with his former coach at Michigan, Dusty May.
Johnson’s lottery selection highlighted a strong showing for the Wolverines, who had three players taken among the top picks. Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara also came off the board in the lottery, giving Michigan one of the most prominent draft-night presences.
The trio’s selections underscored the program’s high-end talent, with Johnson leading the group as a top-10 pick. His move to the Mavericks reconnects him with May, adding a familiar coaching link as he begins the next stage of his career.