How the 2025 SEC Freshman of the Year Could Reignite the Wizards Offense

The Washington Wizards have spent the past few seasons searching for an offensive identity and a player who can help anchor it. Especially after the departure of Jordan Poole, the Wizards’ leading scorer last season, the team is in desperate need of someone who can simply put the ball in the basket. Enter Tre Johnson, the dynamic rookie guard whose scoring instincts and shot-creation ability offer a potential spark for a team in desperate need of offensive firepower. With his polished perimeter game, confident handle, and fearless mentality, Johnson brings a fresh energy that could reshape the way Washington attacks on that end of the floor.

As the Wizards transition into a new era, Tre Johnson might be the key to unlocking a more explosive and cohesive offense. During his time at Texas, Johnson averaged 19.9 points, three assists, and three rebounds per game. Not only was he consistently putting the ball in the basket, but he was also doing so efficiently, shooting nearly 40% from beyond the arc and 43% from the field overall. Early signs suggest those skills may translate to the NBA as well. In two Summer League appearances, Johnson averaged 19.5 points per game on blistering efficiency, shooting 58% from the field and 45% from three. While it's a small sample size, it offered an exciting glimpse of what could be in store.

Still, for all his talent, Johnson is just 19 years old. With CJ McCollum ahead of him in the rotation and competition for minutes among several young guards, Johnson will need to make the most of every opportunity. He’ll have to play with confidence, embrace challenges, and stay aggressive, especially when it comes to taking his shot. To go along with his scoring ability, however, is his ability to playmake. His tape at Texas shows how good he is at finding the right players in the lane, creating space for his teammates as he’s a threat from deep, and has the ability to slash inside the paint. On the other side, he struggled to take care of the ball during Summer League, having more turnovers than assists. Overall, there’s a lot of promise, and his scoring ability could make up for the loss of Jordan Poole. He’s had moments so far that show potential to be a star on this Washington team; he still has to work more on his game, developing those skills, such as playmaking.