Entering his rookie season, Tre Johnson was faced with high expectations after being selected No. 6 overall by the Washington Wizards.
The versatile guard was given early NBA Rookie of the Year projections following a huge freshman season at Texas, where he put his potential on full display averaging 19.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists, while shooting an impressive 42.7% from field goal range and 39.7% from beyond the arc.
Johnson's elite shot-making ability made it seem that his fit in Washington would allow for a seamless transition to the NBA given a possibility of an immediate role in head coach Brian Keefe's system.