Morez Johnson Jr., a projected first‑round NBA Draft pick, faces a May 27 deadline to choose between turning professional or returning to the University of Michigan for another season.
The Draft Decision Looms
He is one of three Wolverines still eligible, alongside forward Aday Mara and point guard Elliot Cadeau, each of whom is weighing his own path.
Assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr. has said he respects whatever choice the players make, emphasizing that the draft process is a crucial step in their development.
Michigan has already bolstered its roster with the addition of center Moustapha Thiam and forwards J.P. Estrella and Jalen Reed, shaping a new lineup for the upcoming campaign.
The team’s goal is to stay competitive, learning from a national championship run last season that began with early setbacks, including an exhibition loss to Cincinnati.
Boynton notes that the squad must adapt its strategy based on the final composition, and the coaching staff is preparing for multiple scenarios, from retaining Johnson to finalizing the current roster.