johnny juzang

1on1 interview with Johnny Juzang

Draft Notes

After a heroic march madness performance Johnny Juzang tested the 2021 draft waters before deciding to return to UCLA for his junior season.

Juzang will look to carry the momentum over to the new year and continue to develop all the aspects of his game. He’s a complete player but his biggest NBA value is with his shot making ability.

Juzang might not blow you away with athleticism but he’s got a good frame and good size for a wing and sneaky quickness. His handles are advanced and help him blow by defenders despite not having an elite first step.

• A natural born scorer who just gets buckets
• Scores from inside and out, has a great shooting stroke and deep range.
• Has an advanced mid range game and can score in many ways, using quick release jumpers, floaters and scoop shots to score in the lane.
• Really knows how to find his shot and is a good off the ball player.
• Excels in catch and shoot situations and can also get his shot off the dribble.
• Has nice size for a wing with broad shoulders and decent strength.
• Isn’t an elite run/jump athlete
• Has average foot-speed
• Needs to get stronger

Comparisons

• Similar to Dillon Brooks but more advanced at this stage in his career. 

Draft Projection

first to mid second round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

1. Ousmane Dieng – 6-10 – France
2. Adrian Griffin Jr. – 6-6 – Duke
3. Tari Eason – 6-8 – LSU
4. Kendall Brown – 6-6 – Baylor
5. Wendell Moore Jr. – 6-6 – Duke
6. Caleb Houstan – 6-8 – Michigan (Canada)
7. Josh Minott – 6-8 – Memphis
8. Dereon Seabron – 6-7 – NC State
9. Justin Lewis – 6-7 – Marquette
10. Jared Rhoden – 6-6 – Seton Hall
11. Aminu Mohammed – 6-5 – Georgetown
12. Gabe Brown – 6-8 – Michigan State
13. Payton Watson – 6-9 – UCLA
14. Jordan Hall – 6-8 – St. Joe’s
15. Julian Champagnie – 6-8 – St. Johns
16. Jabari Walker – 6-8 – Colorado
17. Vince Williams Jr. – 6-6 – VCU
18. Johnny Juzang – 6-7 – UCLA
19. Jermaine Samuels – 6-7 – Villanova
20. Hyunjung Lee – 6-7 – Davidson (South Korea)
21. Gui Santos – 6-8 – Brazil
22. Luke Travers – 6-7 – Australia
23. Fanbo Zeng – 6-9 – G League Ignite (China)
24. Landers Nolley II – 6-7 – Memphis
25. Keyontae Johnson – 6-5 – Florida