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New Headline: "Unleash Your Inner Wizard: Brian Keefe Breaks Down Secrets to Tre Jones' Success

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Rookie Tre Johnson has emerged as a full-time starter for the Wizards of late, and coach Brian Keefe has been pleased with his growth on the court.

Rookie Tre Johnson has emerged as a full-time starter for the Washington Wizards of late, and coach Brian Keefe has been pleased with his growth on the court. Johnson is averaging 12. 4 points, 2.

8 rebounds and two assists while shooting 37. 1% from 3-point range with the Wizards. He ranks seventh in rookie scoring and has the most 3-pointers through the first 53 games of a career in franchise history (105).

The sixth overall pick entered the year highly touted as a scorer out of Texas because of his athleticism, shooting and ability to finish at the rim. He has showcased those traits while also emerging as a facilitator and a capable playmaker. "You can just see him growing week to week, month by month," Keefe said last week.

"You obviously see the efficiency that he can shoot the ball, but I like how he has developed into a playmaker. Teams have adjusted to him because of the gravity that he has. " Johnson has started 35 games this season for Keefe, including each of his past 31 appearances.