Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/01/2006 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Riverdale, Illinois, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Morez Johnson Jr.
25/06/2026
Johnson was introduced at a press conference at the American Airlines Center in Dallas as a new Mavericks player. He joined a team reorganized under new general manager Masai Ujiri and new head coach Dusty May, his former Michigan coach.
23/06/2026
The Dallas Mavericks selected Morez Johnson Jr. ninth overall in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft in Brooklyn. He had helped Michigan win the 2026 national championship, and Dallas viewed him as a versatile defender and rebounder to pair with Cooper Flagg and Dereck Lively II.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Morez Keith Johnson Jr. is an American professional basketball player who plays as a forward for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines, winning an NCAA national championship with Michigan in 2026. The Mavericks selected him ninth overall in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. |
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| Position | Forward |
Physical Stats & More
| Listed Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
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| Listed Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Relationships & More
| Coach | Dusty May (Michigan head coach during the 2025-26 season; later Dallas Mavericks head coach) |
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Family
| Father | Morez Johnson Sr. |
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| Mother | Natasha Jones |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was named 2024 Illinois Mr. Basketball during his senior year of high school | |
| 2. Played in the 2024 Nike Hoop Summit | |
| 3. Was a four-star recruit out of high school | |
| 4. Transferred from Illinois to Michigan before his sophomore season | |
| 5. Was a McDonald's All-American and former five-star recruit, according to a 2026 NBA draft profile |
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