Michigan F Morez Johnson Jr. announces plans for 2026-27 season

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Morez Johnson Jr. #21 of the Michigan Wolverines dribbles the ball in the paint against Eric Reibe #12 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Aaron J.

Thornton/Getty Images) | Getty Images After winning a national championship in his first season at Michigan, big man Morez Johnson Jr. is officially headed to the pros and is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft. He also, however, is retaining his collegiate eligibility for a possible return to Michigan.

Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. has declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, source told @On3 . The 6-9 sophomore averaged 13.

1 points and 7. 3 rebounds per game this season and was a key piece in the Wolverines’ winning the national title. … pic.