May was hired just 24 hours prior to the NBA Draft on June 23, and the front office went with the familiarity May has with one of his collegiate players over players mocked to the Mavericks, like Tennessee wing Nate Ament or Arizona guard Brayden Burries.
Who is Morez Johnson Jr.?
Johnson Jr. transferred to Michigan from Illinois.
He has been revered for his rebounding and defensive versatility. At Michigan, he averaged 13.1 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game, 1.2 assists per game, and 1.1 blocks per game.
Johnson is listed at 6 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds with a 7-foot-3-inch wingspan.
Johnson Jr. helped the Michigan Wolverines win their first national championship since 1989.
When asked moments after being selected No. 9 overall how it felt to reunite with coach Mays, he kept it simple: “Michigan Mavs.”
