Morez Johnson Junior, a Michigan forward, was selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Draft. Johnson's move reunites him with his college coach, Dusty May, who recently joined the Mavericks' staff. The pick marks a strong night for Michigan — Johnson was one of three Wolverines selected in the lottery, alongside Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara.

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