Tre Johnson finishes as On3's No. 7 overall prospect in the 2024 class
On3 released its final ranking of the 2024 class on Monday, and Texas signee Tre Johnson finished as the No. 7 overall prospect in the class. Johnson, a Lake Highlands product who finished his career at Link Academy in Missouri, was also rated as a five-star prospect.
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Johnson was ranked as the No. 2 shooting guard and the No. 1 player from Missouri.
Fellow Texas signee and Carrollton (Texas) Newman Smith power forward Nic Codie finished ranked as the No. 73 overall prospect, the No. 10 power forward, and the No. 3 player in Texas.
Former Texas signee Cam Scott was ranked as the No. 34 overall prospect, the No. 8 shooting guard, and the No. 1 player in South Carolina.
In the On3 Industry Ranking, a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services, Johnson finished ranked as the No. 5 overall prospect. Johnson is a five-star prospect according to all four major services.
Codie was ranked as the No. 63 overall prospect and the top player in Texas.
Johnson’s recently shined at the McDonald’s All-American Game. He scored 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting and a 5-of-7 effort from three-point land. Johnson not only was a standout during the contest, but also in the week leading up to the game.
The Longhorns’ two-man signing class is ranked 10th in the 2024 On3 Industry Comparison.
Five-stars in the 2024 class
- Cooper Flagg, Duke
- Ace Bailey, Rutgers
- Dylan Harper, Rutgers
- VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
- Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State
- Donnie Freeman, Syracuse
- Tre Johnson, Texas
- Jalil Bethea, Miami (Fla.)
- Khaman Maluach, Duke
- Ian Jackson, North Carolina
- Asa Newell, Georgia
- Bryson Tucker, Indiana
- Carter Bryant, Arizona
- Liam McNeeley, UConn
Johnson’s On3 Scouting Report
Tre Johnson is as natural a scorer as there is in the class. Standing at a lengthy 6-5, he’s able to get the shot off over defenders. What really stands out is his ability to create space. His balance is great and can’t talk enough about the footwork. He still needs to continue working on the strength and distinguishing between a shot you can get and a good shot. Johnson has a smooth jump shot, with a repeatable form and release, no matter the level. He averaged 24.0 points on 40.7% 3P in Phoenix.
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Johnson’s On3 Personal Life
Success runs in Tre Johnson’s family. His father, Richard Johnson Jr., started his basketball career at Baylor before transferring to Midwestern State. During his college career, he scored more than 1,100 points and shot more than 38.8% from 3-point range. Johnson is viewed by On3 basketball analysts as a “unique scorer,” and he’s been widely viewed as one of the nation’s top prospects in the country for years. “From day one, we planned to be here, but we didn’t know how it was going to happen or when it was going to happen,” Richard Johnson told CBSDFW.com. “So, us being here, it’s kind of exciting, but we kind of handled it like it’s what we expected.” During his sophomore season at Dallas Lake Highlands High School, Johnson averaged 23.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists for a 32-5 team. That success carried over to his junior year. During four games at the prestigious City of Palms Tournament in December 2022, Johnson averaged 23 points, 8 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He also led Lake Highlands to the championship of the Allen Holiday Invitational, finishing with 32 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in the title game. His high school coach calls Johnson a “human highlight reel.” “When the lights come on, it’s a big game and it’s a big moment, he is always ready and he’s always delivered,” Lake Highlands coach Joe Duffield said. “He has been doing that since he was young.” Johnson idolizes Lebron James and Kevin Durant. He even got to work out with Durant and talks with him often. “Joining him in the NBA is my long-term goal,” Johnson said.
