Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Tre Johnson stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the sixth pick by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Wizards Select Tre Johnson in NBA Draft

Originally posted on Washington Wizards on SI
By Henry Brown | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 9:02 PM ET

The Washington Wizards picked Ace Bailey sixth overall in Wednesday night's NBA Draft, bringing an elite scoring wing to a team that fits his timeline and could benefit from his skill set.

The Texas Longhorns prospect, touted by draft analyst Jay Bilas as one of the most natural scorers remaining in the pool, was regarded as one of the best shooters and creators in his class, having led the ACC in scoring as a one-and-done freshman with 19.9 points per game.

This pick arrives as something of a surprise, with Ace Bailey having been linked to an east coast team like the Wizards who were willing to provide minutes and shots to a young prospect, but it's not a shock that Washington looks to take Johnson for a spin.

Wizards No. 6 pick Tre Johnson: 39 points on 7-11 3pt
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They're now a team left without their lead guard and top scorer in Jordan Poole since trading him to New Orleans on Tuesday, opening an opportunity for Johnson to grow into his own alongside Bub Carrington in the back court and Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr on the young rebuilding Wizards.

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