In Alize Johnson's two years at Missouri State, he became one of the best players to come through the university. This week, he has a chance to make more MSU history.
With the NBA Draft on Thursday, the 6-foot-9 forward could be the first Bear selected since the legendary Winston Garland was taken in 1987.
Recent mock drafts by national publications have Johnson going late in the second round or undrafted.
Posts on Johnson's social media accounts have shown him in cities throughout the country where he would work out for NBA teams.
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Among the posts, Johnson has been photographed with NBA legend and Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson at a workout.