NBA Draft is upon us. The event airs tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN and Texas superstar shooting guard Tre Johnson has emerged as high-end lottery selection, projected solidly in the top eight picks by every major publication.

The rookie guard, drafted with the No. 6 pick Wednesday night, has the look of someone who could thrive in Washington’s system.

Johnson, a former Lake Highlands standout, was named the SEC Freshman of the Year and made All-SEC Second Team.